Travel Intermediate Care Stepdown RN - $2,344 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Bloomington, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Intermediate Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 03/16/2026 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: Mar 16, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Intermediate Care (Stepdown) position in an inpatient acute setting, requiring telemetry reading skills and a minimum of 2 years of experience. Details Inpatient acute stepdown/intermediate care unit with 32 private beds Diverse patient population including COPD, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, renal, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, overdoses, pneumonia, other respiratory conditions, and neuro/surgical/cardiac patients Procedures and equipment include BiPAP, CPAP, trachs, chest tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, central lines, ablation/cath lab patients, and dialysis Nurse-to-patient ratio of 3–4 patients per nurse EMR: Epic (Pyxis used for medication dispensing) 12-hour night shifts, three shifts per week, with rotating nights, weekends, and holidays Travel RNs are first to float — to ICU (with extensive ICU experience) or Gen Med floors as needed; patient ratios vary by unit (ICU: 2 patients, Gen Med: 5–6 patients) Requirements Active IL RN license required (must be active at time of consideration; pending licensure not accepted) Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (pending certifications not accepted) Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Ability to read telemetry required Comfort and experience with chest tubes required 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire Additional Information Provide nursing care to a high-acuity stepdown patient population with complex, multi-system conditions Orientation consists of one day with the education team and one day of floor orientation (approximately 12 hours total) Scrubs required; any color is acceptable Travel RNs rotate into the standard holiday and weekend schedule Local candidates are accepted; candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility may be eligible for local rates COVID vaccination is not required for this position BSN is not required American Traveler Job ID P-680092. 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 - Intermediate Care 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.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a

Created: 2026-03-06