Travel Registered Nurse - Stepdown Care Unit - $2,560 per week

Company: LanceSoft
Location: Peoria
Posted on: March 7, 2026

Job Description:

LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Stepdown - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/30/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel Job & Shift Unit SFMC - Stepdown Care Unit Unit Type Stepdown Division Nursing Care Setting Acute Shift Length 12 Guaranteed Hours 36 hours per week Years of Experience 1 Years License to Submit Yes BSN Required No Orientation Hours 12 Hours Required Certifications BLS (AHA) Shift Notes 12 REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION: - Last four (4) digits of clinician's SSN - Clinician's middle initial - Requested time off - Active IL license or confirmation that application process has been initiated - Your candidate understands OSF is a Drug-Free Campus and they must produce a negative drug screen for all panels Department: Stepdown | RN - Beds: 20 beds. 8 private rooms and the rest are semi-private. - Nurse: Patient Ratios: 3 to 1. - Required Certifications: BLS required; ACLS recommended. - Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Care for 3 patients with a wide range of medical conditions (COPD, CHF, DM, sepsis, renal, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, overdoses, pneumonia, other respiratory conditions, some neuro/surgical/cardiac patients, Bipap, Cpap, face mask ventilator, trach’s, trached patients on ventilators, chest tubes, g tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, central lines, etc.… - Experience or 'Must have' skills: Travel RN's must have ICU/Intermediate (Stepdown) experience with a nurse to patient ratio of 3 to 1 or 2 to 1. Progressive care or telemetry is not adequate. ICU/Intermediate nursing skills. Must have trach and vent experience (frequently see trach/vented patients on the unit). - Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes. - Common titratable &/or set rate drips: We titrate Cardene, Cardizem, Amio, Dobutamine, Heparin and Vasopressors if low dose or infrequent titration. - Is there a Charge Nurse &/or House Supervisor on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes. Free charge nurse unless staffing is not ideal, then they may have to take patients. House supervisor 24/7. - Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: We have 2 PCT's per shift - If unit is full, they take 10 patients each. - Drips: Yes. All of those listed. - Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: All patients are on bedside monitors. Phillips Monitors. Tele tech's interpret strips and RN's confirm. - Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hour shifts ,7-7. Would be on one shift or the other. Travel RN's work with the unit supervisor on scheduling. Yes, we do try and allow block scheduling. - Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend. Night shift is Fri/Sat and day shift is Sat/Sun. - Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday rotation. Will work companion day of major holidays. - there call or a standby requirement?: No. - Floating Requirements: Travel RN's are first to float. Can go to ICU if they have extensive ICU experience, otherwise would go to other Stepdown or Gen Med. The travel RN would take whatever assignment is required for that level of care. For example: ICU 2 patients, Stepdown 3 patients, Gen Med 5-6 patients. - Scrub Color/Dress code: any color. About LanceSoft Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities. Benefits - Weekly pay - Medical benefits

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