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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown Care Unit position requiring an active IL license and ICU/intermediate nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 20-bed Stepdown Care Unit within an acute care setting
• Patient population includes COPD, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, renal, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, overdoses, pneumonia, respiratory, neuro, surgical, and cardiac patients
• Average nurse-to-patient ratio is 3:1
• Patients are monitored with Phillips bedside monitors; all patients are on telemetry
• 12-hour shifts are available with block scheduling as an option; every other weekend and every other holiday rotation is required
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Travel RNs are first to float and may be assigned to ICU, other stepdown, or general medical units based on experience
• Uses EPIC EMR; unit-specific orientation includes one day for EPIC, one day with the educator, and one day on the floor with an RN
• RNs are responsible for direct patient care, confirming telemetry strip interpretations, and titrating IV drips as required
• A free charge nurse is typically present, with house supervisor coverage 24/7
• Two patient care techs are scheduled per shift when the unit is full
• Scrub color is flexible; any color is acceptable
• Travel RNs work closely with the unit supervisor for scheduling needs
• COVID vaccination is not required
• Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a local rate
• Orientation includes one day each for EPIC training, department orientation, and on-unit preceptorship

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• At least 1 year of recent ICU or intermediate (stepdown) RN experience with 2:1 or 3:1 ratios
• Current AHA BLS certification required; ACLS recommended
• Must have current experience with trach and ventilator patients
• Ability to titrate drips including Cardene, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Heparin, and low dose vasopressors
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Willingness to float as both assignment and patient load require

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-653296. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

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