Travel Pediatric Stepdown RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/21/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Pediatric Stepdown RN for a children's hospital unit requiring active IL RN license, vent/trach experience, and prior travel experience.

• Pediatric stepdown unit within an acute care children's hospital
• Single 39-bed unit encompassing all pediatric specialties
• Patient population ages 2 weeks to 18 years, with 50-60% requiring some form of technology dependence
• Chronic illness population including patients with tracheostomies and chronic ventilator dependence
• No drips, surgical, or transitional patients on this unit
• Patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Day shift schedule, either 3x12 or 4x12 hours (7:00-19:30)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling accommodated
• Meditech EMR used

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration (compact licenses not accepted)
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• 1:4 patient ratio experience required
• Vent, tracheostomy, and G-tube care experience required
• Meditech charting experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Flu vaccine required, with medical and religious exemptions accepted

• Provide direct nursing care for children with chronic illness, including tracheostomy and ventilator management, and gastric tube care
• Scrubs may be any color as long as neat and clean; pediatric-themed scrubs encouraged
• Facility will not consider candidates who previously worked as permanent staff at this facility or its affiliated clinics
• RTO must be approved and included in the contract prior to the start date; no RTO may be added after the contract begins
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Candidates with a pending IL RN license may be considered
• First-time travelers will not be accepted for this role

American Traveler Job  #P-749051. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Pediatric Stepdown

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.