Travel Stepdown RN

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

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift Med Surg/Telemetry RN requiring an active IL RN license and prior IMCU, PCU, Stepdown, or Med Surg/Tele experience.

• Med Surg/Telemetry unit with 48 beds
• Patient population includes ortho, bariatric, pneumonia, CHF, COPD, med/surg, and cardiac cases
• Average patient ratio of 1:5-7
• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (1845 start), 48 hrs/week, with option for 36 hrs/week if preferred
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Float required across QC campuses (Rock Island, Moline, Bettendorf, Muscatine) as needed
• Uses Epic EMR
• Specialty equipment includes chest tubes, femstops, trachs, CBIs, drains, and central lines
• Manages heparin, insulin, and cardiac drips with titration

• Active IL RN license required at time of submission
• IA RN license also required, or proof of application for IA single-state or compact license at time of offer acceptance
• Minimum 15+ months of experience in IMCU, PCU, Stepdown, or Med Surg/Med Tele required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA preferred; ARC or US Military accepted)
• Central line equipment experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Heparin, insulin, and cardiac drip experience required
• Respiratory patient experience highly preferred
• Charge RN or preceptor experience preferred
• Work history/resume with all gaps over 30 days explained required for consideration
• Skills checklist specific to IMCU, PCU, Stepdown, or Med Surg/Tele required for consideration
• One supervisory reference completed within the last 24 months required for consideration
• License verification less than 30 days old required for consideration
• Driver's license or proof of permanent residency required for consideration

• May be asked to step into Charge RN or Preceptor role
• Required to work 1-2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) unless the unit is closed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments in another market within 12 months
• Local candidates accepted through December 31, 2026

American Traveler Job  #P-780993. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

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.