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Original Job Details

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This Stepdown travel nurse job in Kankakee, Illinois, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Riverside Medical Center. This role follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule.

In this Stepdown travel nursing job, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Assignment Details

  • Specialty: Stepdown
  • Facility: Riverside Medical Center
  • Location: Kankakee, IL 60901
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • Job Number: 884767

Responsibilities

  • Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
  • Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
  • Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
  • Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned

Travel Stepdown Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Stepdown experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Illinois and national regulatory bodies.

FAQs – Stepdown Travel Nurse Jobs Near Kankakee, IL

What certifications am I required to have for travel Stepdown jobs?
Most require BLS and ACLS. Neuro and stroke step-down postings often list NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and some cardiac step-down units add a dysrhythmia exam. PCCN, AACN's progressive care certification, is a relevant plus; step-down hours can count toward its practice-hour requirement when they involve direct care of acutely ill adults.
Can I take a travel Stepdown job with ICU or Med Surg experience?
Sometimes. ICU experience often transfers well, while Med Surg or Med Surg/Tele experience may be considered when it includes continuous monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and relevant infusions. The facility determines whether your background matches the unit's acuity and responsibilities.
What kind of units to Stepdown travel nurse assignment cover?
Stepdown units may focus on cardiac, neuro, surgical, trauma, or general medical patients. One unit may regularly manage post-cath patients and cardiac drips, while another may focus on stroke, post-craniotomy, chest tubes, or complex postoperative care. Reviewing the unit’s patient mix and permitted therapies is important

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Frank Lloyd Wright built two of his earliest Prairie houses along the river in Kankakee, IL, a legacy the town wears quietly an hour south of Chicago. The hospital market here serves Kankakee County's mix of small cities and farmland, with travel demand running toward emergency and telemetry assignments. Bourbonnais adjoins directly, sharing the local map. Housing costs little, the central fact for travelers comparing this contract against Chicago-metro alternatives just north. Kankakee River State Park stretches west of town with limestone canyons and trails along the water, the area's defining off-shift resource. Chicago's south suburbs begin within forty minutes, and the city itself stays reachable for weekends by car or train.

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At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.