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: 12/08/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown/IMC night shift position in Illinois, requiring active IL RN license, BLS, and NIHSS certification.

Responsibilities

• Work in an Intermediate Care (IMC)/Stepdown unit at an acute care hospital
• Night shift schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• Patient population includes telemetry, neuro stepdown, cardiac, post-surgical, and trauma cases
• Required to float within the hospital and to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed
• Uses Cerner EMR; Cerner experience preferred
• Will work every other weekend and 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Responsibilities include comprehensive care for cardiac, neuro, orthopedic, plastic, respiratory, and GI/renal cases
• Requires expertise in cardiac drips titration, ventilator management, wound care, and emergency responses
• Work in a Level I trauma center and Magnet designated hospital
• Any solid color scrubs may be worn
• First-time travelers are not accepted
• Block scheduling may be discussed with the manager
• Locals are accepted without a radius restriction
• Parking permit provided at no cost
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday requested time off may be auto-approved; more requires approval
• Orientation includes completion of non-billable virtual modules on the first day

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of application
• Minimum 1 year of recent stepdown/telemetry experience required
• Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); ACLS preferred
• Experience in telemetry, neuro stepdown, PCU/IMC/DOU, and cardiac monitoring/response required
• Proficiency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, use of rapid response teams, and care of post-cardiac and neuro patients required
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Must be able to provide required documents including SSN and DOB for consideration
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the health system must have a 12-month separation before applying as a traveler

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-634651. 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 - Intermediate Care

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