Travel Stepdown Care Unit RN

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

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Stepdown Care Unit position requiring ICU or Intermediate-level nursing experience with trach and vent care.

• Work in the Stepdown Care Unit of an acute care hospital
• 21-bed unit with 9 private rooms and the remainder semi-private
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 3 to 1
• Combined unit caring for medical, neuro, neuro surgical, general/trauma surgical, and trauma patients
• Common diagnoses include COPD, CHF, DM, sepsis, end stage renal disease, liver failure, pancreatitis, GI bleeds, DKA, alcohol withdrawal/overdose, complex pneumonia, stroke, seizures, post-op craniotomy, lumbar drains, radical neck dissections, and total laryngectomies
• Frequent care of trach and vent patients, including Bipap, Cpap, and face mask ventilator use
• Manages chest tubes, G tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, central lines, and arterial lines
• RNs titrate drips including Cardene, Cardizem, Amio, Dobutamine, Heparin, and low-dose vasopressors
• All patients on Phillips bedside monitors with tele techs interpreting strips and RNs confirming
• 12-hour night shifts from
• Every other weekend required, with night shift working Fri/Sat
• Every other holiday rotation required, plus companion day of major holidays
• No call or standby requirement
• Travel RNs float first, potentially to ICU (with sufficient ICU experience), other Stepdown units, or Gen Med
• Uses EPIC EMR

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS recommended
• Minimum 1 year of nursing 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 management experience required
• Comfortable titrating cardiac and vasopressor drips
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

• Provide direct bedside care for a mix of medical, neuro, and surgical patients requiring close monitoring
• Charge nurse is typically free from patient assignments unless staffing requires otherwise
• House supervisor coverage is available 24/7
• Unit staffed with 2 PCTs per shift, each taking up to 10 patients when unit is full
• Unit orientation includes 1 day for EPIC training, 1 day with the unit educator, and 1 day on the floor with an RN
• Scrubs of any color are accepted
• Facility is a Drug-Free Campus requiring a negative drug screen for all panels
• COVID vaccination is not required
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction on eligibility

American Traveler Job  #P-766923. 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.