Registered Nurse - Stepdown
Rock Island, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,434/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care349 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown/Progressive Care position in Rock Island, IL, requiring at least 2 years of cardiac stepdown experience and active IL and IA RN licenses.
Details
- Night shift position working 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- 13-week contract in a hospital stepdown/progressive care unit
- Patient ratios are 1:4–5 on days and 1:5–1:6 on nights; charge nurses factor in cardiac experience when making assignments
- Cardiac stepdown patient population
- Epic EMR; experience required
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Floating may be required across all campuses (Rock Island, Bettendorf, Moline, and Muscatine) within the same discipline
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
- Active IA RN license also required; if not yet active, proof of application for an Iowa single-state or compact RN license must be provided during compliance
- Minimum 2 years of recent cardiac stepdown/progressive care experience required
- Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
- Current ACLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Valid driver's license required
- Supervisory professional reference or performance evaluation from within the past 2 years preferred
Additional Information
- Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributing clinical knowledge and skills in the provision and management of patient care
- Travelers are required to work 2 of the 3 winter holidays: Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving
- RTO is limited to 1 day during the Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year's holiday windows, regardless of holidays worked
- Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are eligible to apply
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Facility
UnityPoint Health Trinity - Rock Island
2 nurses recommend working with UnityPoint Health Trinity - Rock Island

- Short Term Acute Care
- 349 beds
Employer
American Traveler
75 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Nicole was very proactive and always available when I had a question or needed something. Quick to find the answers to questions that would arise during my assignment. Nicole always kept in touch with me throughout my assignment. Always felt she was on my side!
Cons
None.
Recommends working with 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.
Rock Island, IL
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