GHR Healthcare 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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Springfield, Illinois

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse with a travel contract at a leading acute care hospital in Springfield, IL. This opportunity is perfect for experienced RNs seeking healthcare jobs in Illinois, offering the chance to work in a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center known for clinical excellence and innovative patient care. Join our healthcare team and experience Springfield’s vibrant community, cultural attractions, and beautiful parks.

PCU RN Job Details

• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 (Illinois nursing jobs)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks (Start: 12/8/2025 – End: 3/30/2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 12 hours (18:45 – 07:15); 3x12 or 4x12 per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: IMC/Stepdown (MMC6205-3E IMC)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free with permit
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2000-$2050

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (required at submission)
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU/Stepdown nursing experience (Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, IMC/DOU/Stepdown)
• BLS and NIHSS certifications (ACLS preferred)
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and rapid response teams
• Ability to float within hospital and to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• Level I Trauma nursing experience preferred
• Must be able to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during contract

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients in a fast-paced IMC/Stepdown unit
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; manage dysrhythmias
• Care for ventilated patients, tracheostomies, and chest tubes
• Administer medications including cardiac and vasoactive drips, blood products, and sedation
• Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/PICC line management
• Manage post-cardiac procedures, neuro/ortho trauma, and renal failure cases
• Implement isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (PT, RT, pharmacy, social services)
• Float to other nursing units within scope as needed

Discover Springfield, IL—a city celebrated for its rich history, welcoming neighborhoods, and outdoor recreation. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #432371. 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: PCU

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