Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,300 per week
About the role
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Nights the organization is seeking a dedicated RN to join a 26-bed step-down unit. This position involves managing patients with diagnoses such as CHF, COVID pneumonia, Afib with RVR, tachy/brady syndrome, and syncope. The nurse will provide patient care during 12-hour night shifts, with a focus on clinical excellence and adherence to department protocols. The unit operates under a 2 trauma level with in-house hospitalist from 7 AM to 5 PM, an advanced practice nurse available afterwards, and 24/7 pharmacy support. Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 or 1:5, and EPIC is used for charting. Local rate applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles; orientation includes 1 shift hospital orientation and 2 shifts of unit orientation (one day, one night). Travelers will be expected to float with an assigned ratio of 1:5.
Requirements
- Valid Illinois RN license or confirmation that application has been initiated
- Active AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a similar setting
- Experience with EPIC Electronic Patient Charting System (preferred)
- Experience in a telemetry or step-down environment (preferred)
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE