Travel Stepdown RN

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

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown Care Unit position requiring ICU/Intermediate experience with trach and vent skills.

• Acute care setting in a 20-bed Stepdown Care Unit with 8 private and 12 semi-private rooms
• Nurse to patient ratio of 3 to 1
• Care for patients with a wide range of medical conditions including COPD, CHF, DM, sepsis, renal issues, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, overdoses, pneumonia, and other respiratory conditions, along with some neuro/surgical/cardiac patients
• Manage patients on Bipap, Cpap, face mask ventilators, trachs, and ventilator-dependent trach patients
• Manage chest tubes, g-tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, and central lines
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Cardene, Cardizem, Amio, Dobutamine, Heparin, and low-dose or infrequent vasopressors
• All patients are on bedside Phillips monitors with tele techs interpreting strips for RN confirmation
• Charge nurse and house supervisor coverage available on every shift
• 2 PCTs per shift, taking up to 10 patients each when unit is full
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, 7pm-7am
• Every other weekend required, with night shift working Fri/Sat
• Every other holiday rotation required, plus the companion day of major holidays
• No call or standby requirements
• Travel RNs float first, potentially to ICU with extensive ICU experience, or to other Stepdown or Gen Med units based on required level of care

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS certification recommended
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• ICU or Intermediate (Stepdown) experience with a 3:1 or 2:1 nurse to patient ratio required
• Progressive care or telemetry-only experience is not sufficient
• Trach and vent experience required due to frequent trach/vented patients on the unit
• EPIC EMR experience

• Provide direct patient care including drip titration, ventilator management, and monitoring of trach and vent patients
• Collaborate with tele techs for strip interpretation and confirmation
• Unit orientation includes 1 day for EPIC, 1 day with the unit educator, and 1 day on the floor with an RN
• Scrubs of any color are permitted
• Local candidates within 50 miles are eligible at a reduced local rate with no radius restriction on eligibility
• Negative drug screen required for all panels as part of OSF's Drug-Free Campus policy

American Traveler Job  #P-749597. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- 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.