Travel IMC/Stepdown RN - $2,243 per week

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: 11/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse – Travel Nurse Job in Springfield, Illinois Travel to Springfield, Illinois for a rewarding Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse opportunity in a fast-paced acute care environment. If you have strong telemetry, IMC/PCU, and stepdown nursing experience, this travel nursing assignment offers the chance to provide high-acuity adult patient care while enjoying Springfield’s welcoming atmosphere, historic charm, and the convenience of a vibrant state capital with easy access to local dining, culture, and landmarks. Job Details Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Location: Springfield, Illinois Setting: Acute care stepdown / IMC / PCU Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour nights Schedule: 3x12 preferred, with flexibility for 4x12 if desired Hours Per Week: 36 Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend Charting System: Cerner preferred Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,000 - $2,100 Orientation: 24 hours Floating: Floating as needed within scope to support facility needs Job Requirements Active Illinois Registered Nurse license required Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience required Experience in Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC, or Stepdown required BLS and NIHSS required ACLS preferred Travel nursing experience required Strong cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills Experience with Cerner preferred Ability to provide safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment Comfort working with complex adult patients and diverse diagnoses Responsibilities Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to adult cardiac stepdown and IMC patients Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition Administer medications, manage drips within protocol, and support procedural sedation as needed Care for patients with cardiac, neurological, respiratory, renal, and post-operative needs Manage ventilated patients, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and advanced respiratory support Perform thorough assessments, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and communicate changes promptly Support rapid response efforts and deliver efficient, safe care in a high-throughput unit Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit protocols, isolation precautions, and wound care standards Adapt to a busy, team-oriented environment while maintaining strong clinical judgment Apply now to explore this Illinois travel nurse job in Springfield and bring your stepdown nursing expertise to a dynamic acute care team. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision 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 520159. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.