American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Stepdown/PCU RN with telemetry skills and an active IL nursing license for night shifts in a Level I Trauma Center.

Responsibilities

• Work in a progressive care unit (PCU) within an acute care, Level I trauma, Magnet-designated hospital
• Patient population includes telemetry, neuro stepdown, cardiac, surgical, orthopedic, respiratory, and trauma cases
• Night shifts, three or four 12-hour shifts per week, 18:45 to 07:15
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floats required within scope to meet facility needs
• Cerner EMR is used; EMR experience is preferred
• Provide advanced nursing care for stepdown-level and telemetry patients with complex medical and surgical needs
• Collaborate with rapid response and multidisciplinary teams in a teaching hospital environment
• Participation in care of ventilated patients, trach management, wound care, and use of isolation precautions expected
• Cerner charting system in use; experience is preferred but not required
• Solid color scrubs are permitted
• Must be available to cover no more than 5 days of requested time off
• Parking permit provided at no cost
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restrictions

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of application
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in telemetry, neuro stepdown, PCU, DOU, or IMC required
• Current BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills, including dysrhythmia interpretation and rapid response participation
• Experience with post-cardiac procedures, sheath removal, and vascular/cardiac drips required
• Proficiency in neuro, orthopedic, respiratory, plastic surgery, GI, genitourinary, IV, and medication administration within stepdown/PCU setting
• No first-time travelers accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-644373. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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