American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Stepdown unit position requiring 3 years of experience and ACLS/BLS certification. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Oct 13
Shift and hours
3x12hrs · nights Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Acuity Adaptable Unit (AAU) · Hospital Provide nursing care to acuity adaptable stepdown patientsacuity adaptable stepdown patients
License
RN licenseActive RN license (IN or Compact) currently in hand
Pays above most Indiana travel rolesIndiana travel postings that state pay run $1,830/week to $2,600/week, the middle half $1,920/week to $2,230/week, across 73 postings.
Benefits
Tax Advantage Plan
Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
Weekly Payroll
Referral Bonuses
Licensure Reimbursement
Travel Allowances
The role and schedule
Charting
EpicUses EPIC EMR system
Day to day
provide nursing care to acuity adaptable stepdown patientsProvide nursing care to acuity adaptable stepdown patients
Start
Oct 26, 2026Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
Details
Acuity Adaptable Unit in an acute care hospital settingAcuity Adaptable Unit (AAU) in an acute care hospital setting
Neighborhoods+Healthcare workers and young professionals gravitate toward a few distinct pockets of Terre Haute depending on lifestyle preferences. Downtown offers walkable loft-style apartments near cultural venues, while historic Farrington’s Grove attracts residents who appreciate turn-of-the-century architecture, mature trees, and community events. Families and professionals seeking newer subdivisions and proximity to major retail corridors tend to settle on the East Side, while the Deming Park area and suburban Twelve Points provide quiet, established residential streets with quick drives to medical facilities.
Healthcare workers and young professionals gravitate toward a few distinct pockets of Terre Haute depending on lifestyle preferences. Downtown offers walkable loft-style apartments near cultural venues, while historic Farrington’s Grove attracts residents who appreciate turn-of-the-century architecture, mature trees, and community events.
Families and professionals seeking newer subdivisions and proximity to major retail corridors tend to settle on the East Side, while the Deming Park area and suburban Twelve Points provide quiet, established residential streets with quick drives to medical facilities.
Getting around+Navigating Terre Haute is straightforward, with local drivers averaging a commute of about 15 minutes. Major health systems like Union Health are centrally accessible via main thoroughfares like 3rd Street (U.S. 41) and Wabash Avenue (U.S. 40), as well as Interstate 70 for regional travel. Traffic congestion is generally minimal compared to major metropolitan hubs, though passing freight trains along central rail lines can occasionally cause unexpected brief delays for crosstown drivers.
Navigating Terre Haute is straightforward, with local drivers averaging a commute of about 15 minutes. Major health systems like Union Health are centrally accessible via main thoroughfares like 3rd Street (U.S. 41) and Wabash Avenue (U.S. 40), as well as Interstate 70 for regional travel.
Traffic congestion is generally minimal compared to major metropolitan hubs, though passing freight trains along central rail lines can occasionally cause unexpected brief delays for crosstown drivers.
Outdoors+Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the wetlands and trails of the Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area at Dewey Point, which offers walking, cycling, bird watching, and kayaking along the Wabash River. Griffin Bike Park is a nationally recognized municipal venue offering specialized pump tracks and off-road courses for mountain bikers. Within the city, Deming Park, Collett Park, and Dobbs Park feature shaded walking trails, nature centers, and boardwalks over ponds, while nearby Fowler Park provides historic covered bridge scenery and lake recreation.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the wetlands and trails of the Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area at Dewey Point, which offers walking, cycling, bird watching, and kayaking along the Wabash River. Griffin Bike Park is a nationally recognized municipal venue offering specialized pump tracks and off-road courses for mountain bikers.
Within the city, Deming Park, Collett Park, and Dobbs Park feature shaded walking trails, nature centers, and boardwalks over ponds, while nearby Fowler Park provides historic covered bridge scenery and lake recreation.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Terre Haute
Set along the eastern banks of the Wabash River, Terre Haute is the functional commercial and medical anchor of west-central Indiana, balancing an industrial heritage with the active presence of Indiana State University and Rose-Hulman. For relocating healthcare professionals, the city offers an uncomplicated lifestyle: the average commute takes around fifteen minutes, and major facilities like Union Health sit comfortably close to appealing neighborhoods. You can live in an urban loft downtown, settle into a historic craftsman in Farrington’s Grove, or opt for contemporary subdivisions on the East Side. Off-duty days can be spent exploring the expansive wetlands at Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area, mountain biking at Griffin Bike Park, or touring exhibits in the downtown 41/40 Cultural District. The dining scene leans toward cozy local favorites like Mogger’s Restaurant & Pub, Saratoga, and Twelve Points food trucks. While Terre Haute lacks the sprawling nightlife of major metros and train crossings can test your patience, it delivers an easygoing pace and accessible outdoor amenities.
