Stepdown RN in Urbana, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Urbana, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,358/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $65.50
- Weekly
- $2,358
- Yearly (full-time)
- $122,616
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $65.50/hour — 42% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois right now
- 1,399 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 181 of them in Urbana.
- Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.95/hour across 433 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Registered Nurse in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in Urbana, Illinois. Working 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., you will provide direct care for CVICU patients, including post-operative CABG, vascular, and ICU-status patients. Your responsibilities will include completing assessments, developing and updating plans of care, carrying out nursing interventions, documenting care accurately, rounding hourly, maintaining unit competencies, and supporting a safe, organized work environment. This assignment offers the opportunity to bring your critical care experience to a focused cardiovascular setting while contributing to the care team overnight.
Weather
Expect cool, crisp conditions with chilly mornings, mild afternoons, and changing skies. Light rain and breezy days are possible, so layered clothing and a dependable jacket will be useful.
Fun Things To Do
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Local Arts: Explore galleries, performances, and cultural events in Urbana and neighboring Champaign.
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Outdoor Escape: Walk the trails and enjoy the gardens at Meadowbrook Park.
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Day Trip: Visit Springfield to explore historic sites, museums, and downtown attractions.
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Day Trip: Spend a day in Indianapolis enjoying museums, restaurants, and entertainment.
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Scenic Drive: Discover small-town shops, local dining, and countryside views throughout central Illinois.
Job Specifics
City and State: Urbana, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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