Stepdown RN in Chicago, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,868/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $51.89
- Weekly
- $1,868
- Yearly (full-time)
- $97,136
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $51.89/hour — 12% 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
- 1,392 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 59 of them in Chicago.
- 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 ($65.50/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Join this specialized Pediatric Stepdown RN role in Chicago, where you'll be part of a unique inpatient unit dedicated to caring for children with complex chronic conditions. This is a 13-week contract working 12-hour night shifts, specifically designed for experienced nurses comfortable managing technology-dependent pediatric patients, including those with tracheostomies and ventilators. Expect to work with a wide age range from 2 weeks to 18 years old, within a single dynamic unit that features all pediatric specialties. While there's no surgical or drip patient load, your expertise with vents, trachs, and G tubes will be key to providing top-notch care in this specialized environment.
Weather:
Around this time of year, Chicago typically enjoys mild to warm days with plenty of sunlight, making outdoor activities and sightseeing especially enjoyable before the cooler months arrive.
Fun Things To Do:
- Millennium Park - Explore iconic art installations like Cloud Gate and enjoy outdoor concerts.
- Navy Pier - Take a scenic boat ride, visit the children's museum, or simply enjoy the lakeside views.
- Day Trip to Starved Rock State Park - Hike scenic trails, see stunning waterfalls, and enjoy nature in Illinois' most popular state park.
- Day Trip to Indiana Dunes National Park - Relax on sandy beaches, hike dunes, and explore diverse ecosystems along Lake Michigan.
- Lincoln Park Zoo - Visit one of the nation's oldest zoos, free to the public, located right in the city for a fun family outing.
Job Specifics:
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour night shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours for 3x12 shifts or 48 hours for 4x12 shifts
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