Travel Pediatric Stepdown RN - $2,071 per week (Hiring Immediately)

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 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: Sep 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Pediatric Stepdown RN requiring an active IL RN license and hands-on vent/trach/G-tube care experience for a night shift assignment. Details Pediatric stepdown unit within a children's hospital, a single 39-bed unit housing all specialties Patient population ranges from 2 weeks to 18 years old, with 50-60% requiring some form of technology dependence Night shift schedule (3x12 or 4x12) from 19:00-07:30 Patient ratio of 1:3-4 Required to work every other weekend No on-call responsibilities Floating within scope required to meet facility needs Block scheduling accommodated Uses Meditech charting system Requirements Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration (compact licenses not accepted) Current BLS and PALS certifications Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience required Prior 1:4 patient ratio experience required Experience with ventilators, tracheostomy care, and gastric tube management required Meditech charting experience required Flu vaccine required, with medical and religious exemptions accepted Prior travel nursing experience required Additional Information Provide acute care to chronically ill pediatric patients, including those with tracheostomies and chronic ventilator dependence Unit does not manage drip medications, surgical patients, or transitional patients Scrubs of any color accepted as long as neat and clean, with pediatric-themed scrubs encouraged Free parking available in shared lots adjacent to a public park Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff at this facility or its affiliated clinics will not be considered RTO must be approved and included in the contract prior to the start date, with no additions permitted after the contract begins Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers Candidates with a pending IL RN license may be considered First-time travelers are not accepted for this role American Traveler Job ID P-749049. 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 - Pediatric 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.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386