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Carbondale, IL
Registered Nurse Stepdown ICU jobs in Carbondale, IL
3 open roles from 1 employer. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
What these openings look like
All 3 are at Southern Illinois Healthcare. Every one publishes a pay range, and they run $31.25 to $49.06 an hour. They are a mix of full time and part time. The most recent went up on Jul 13, 2026.
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Open roles
What it pays here
Only some employers publish a range. These are the ones that did, as written in their own postings:
- $31.25–$49.06 an hour
What they ask registered nurse stepdown icu candidates here
Drawn from the 3 open postings on this page. The ones that come up across several employers are near the top.
What kind of patient is right for stepdown ICU versus the full ICU, and how do you spot one who needs to go back up?
What they are checking: Whether they understand acuity levels and catch decline early.
Your patient just came out of the ICU and starts to get short of breath. What do you do first?
What they are checking: Whether they assess quickly, act and call for help before the patient worsens.
How do you manage a patient on a titratable drip like diltiazem or heparin?
What they are checking: Whether they know drip protocols, monitoring and when to call the provider.
ACLS is needed within six months of hire. Tell me about a time you helped in a code.
What they are checking: Whether they can function in an emergency, which stepdown nurses will face.
How do you prioritize three patients when two need attention at the same time?
What they are checking: Whether they can triage on a unit where patients can turn quickly.
How do you provide emotional support to a family scared after their loved one was moved out of the ICU?
What they are checking: Whether they help families understand that stepdown is progress and answer fears with honesty.
Tell me about a time you questioned an order. What happened?
What they are checking: Whether they speak up when something seems wrong, which protects patients.
How do you read telemetry and decide when a change needs a call to the provider?
What they are checking: Whether they have the rhythm skills that stepdown patients need.
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