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 seeking an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care (IMC)/Stepdown position in a Level I Trauma teaching hospital with a requirement for an active IL RN license and telemetry skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the IMC/Stepdown unit of an acute care hospital
• Patient caseload includes cardiac, neuro, ortho trauma, and complex medical/surgical cases
• Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, cardiac and neuro post-op care, and management of ventilated patients
• Unit uses Cerner charting system and experience with Cerner is preferred
• Night shifts, 3x12 or option for 4x12 hour shifts (18:45-07:15)
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating within the hospital within scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Duties include cardiac monitoring, hemodialysis management, IV/phlebotomy, medication drips, PCA management, sedation administration, and care for neuro, ortho, and trauma cases
• Patient care responsibilities span acute and intensive telemetry/stepdown populations
• Magnet recognized hospital with a collaborative team environment
• Parking permit required with no cost; completed during orientation
• Solid color scrubs allowed
• Time off requests should ideally not exceed 5 days

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of application
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings
• Current BLS and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Demonstrated skills in the interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias, rapid response, and cardiac/vascular drips
• Experience caring for post-cardiac angiogram, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, ortho trauma, and ventilated patients
• Experience in wound care, isolation precautions, and using a variety of respiratory and monitoring equipment
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Experience in Level I Trauma and teaching hospital settings preferred
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

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-636156. 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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