Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN

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

• Specialty:
  Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/19/2026
• 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 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit/Stepdown position requiring an active IL RN license and prior stepdown experience.

• Cardiac Stepdown unit in a hospital setting
• Level 1 trauma center
• 1:7 patient ratio
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• 1845 start times will float
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within the same discipline across local campuses may be required
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active RN license in Illinois required at time of consideration
• Iowa RN license required, or proof of application for an Iowa single-state or compact license
• Current BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA) certifications
• Minimum 1 year of previous stepdown experience required
• Experience with chest tubes, femstops, trachs, CBIs, drains, and central lines required
• Experience with medications such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Isuprel, Milrinone, and Argatroban, including titration
• At least 1 completed travel contract preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Supervisory reference from within 2 years of employment/contract required

• Contribute clinical knowledge and skills as part of an interdisciplinary care team
• Local candidates will be considered
• Candidates who were employed by the facility within the past 12 months are not eligible
• Required to work 1-2 of 3 summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)

American Traveler Job  #P-757012. 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
- Progressive Care Unit

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.