Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Rockford, IL

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Rockford, Illinois, 61107!

Job Title Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown Location Rockford, IL | Intermediate Care / Stepdown Schedule / Job Type Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in a 23-bed Intermediate Care unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4, managing diagnoses including stroke, cardiac conditions, sepsis, and surgical cases Perform IV drip titration for medications including heparin, nitroglycerin, cardizem, levophed, cardene, and precedex Deliver tracheostomy care and manage patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy Interpret telemetry strips independently; monitor techs observe rhythms and rates but nurses are responsible for strip interpretation Participate in weekend rotation and every-other-holiday schedule based on unit needs Float throughout the facility as needed, excluding the ER and OB departments Required Qualifications

Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated) BLS certification required ACLS certification required NIHSS certification required Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local rate adjustment Preferred Experience / Skills

Prior experience with tracheostomy care, BiPAP, and stroke patient management Demonstrated experience titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips in an intermediate or critical care setting Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and independent strip interpretation Why Join Us

Work in a well-supported unit with charge nurse coverage 24/7 and CNA support on every shift A call-off policy is in place that allows equivalent time off without penalty, providing scheduling flexibility throughout the contract