Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,311 per week in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,311 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Stepdown Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year of ICU/Intermediate (Stepdown) experience License: Active Illinois nursing license required Certifications: BLS required; ACLS recommended Must-Have: - Experience caring for patients with a wide range of medical, neuro, and surgical conditions. - Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator management. - Ability to titrate drips; familiarity with drugs like Cardene, Cardizem, Amio, Dobutamine, Heparin, and vasopressors. - Experience with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 3 to 1 or 2 to 1. Description: This position involves providing care in a stepdown unit with a variety of complex patient needs. The unit consists of 21 beds, including private and semi-private rooms. Registered Nurses will care for three patients at a time. Common patient diagnoses include COPD, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, end-stage renal disease, liver failure, and more. Nurses will monitor and manage patients with diverse conditions such as post-operative surgeries, strokes, and respiratory issues. Nurses are expected to work closely with charge nurses and house supervisors who are available on each shift. There are patient care technicians to assist nurses with patient care responsibilities. Bedside monitors are used for all patients, and tele techs help interpret strips. The schedule requires working every other weekend and holiday. Travel RNs are the first to float based on staffing needs and unit requirements. Dress code is flexible regarding scrubs. A structured orientation process is in place to ensure familiarity with unit protocols and electronic documentation systems.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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