Travel Stepdown Care Unit RN - $2,362 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in the Stepdown Care Unit of an acute care hospital setting
• Unit has 20 beds, including 8 private and 12 semi-private rooms
• Nurse to patient ratio of 3 to 1
• Care for patients with COPD, CHF, DM, sepsis, renal issues, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, overdoses, pneumonia, and other respiratory conditions, plus some neuro/surgical/cardiac cases
• Manage patients on Bipap, Cpap, face mask ventilators, trachs, and vented trach patients
• Manage chest tubes, G tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, and central lines
• Titrate drips including Cardene, Cardizem, Amio, Dobutamine, Heparin, and low-dose or infrequent Vasopressors
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour day shifts, 7am-7pm
• Every other weekend required (day shift works Sat/Sun)
• Every other holiday rotation, including working the companion day of major holidays
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required, with priority given to travel RNs based on ICU experience
• All patients on bedside Phillips monitors; tele techs interpret strips with RN confirmation
• Charge nurse and house supervisor coverage available 24/7
• 2 PCTs per shift supporting patient care
• Any scrub color permitted

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS recommended
• Minimum 1 year of RN 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
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care including drip titration, ventilator/trach management, and monitoring of complex medical patients
• Travel RNs are first to float and may be assigned to ICU, other Stepdown units, or Gen Med based on patient acuity and staffing needs
• Unit orientation includes 1 day for Epic training, 1 day with the unit educator, and 1 day on the floor with an RN
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local pay rate
• COVID vaccination is not required for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-737933. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

About American Traveler

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.