Travel PCU RN - $2,146 per week

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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Stepdown position requiring an active IL license and at least 1 year of telemetry/stepdown nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/IMC/Stepdown unit of a 562-bed acute care hospital
• Care for telemetry, neuro stepdown, and cardiovascular patient populations, including post cardiac cath, post MI, and neurosurgical cases
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift schedule (0645-1915), 3x12 hours with potential to accommodate 4x12 schedules
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, or PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown setting
• Experience with cardiac monitoring including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and use of Rapid Response Teams
• Cardiovascular skills required, including post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac cath and surgery, sheath removal, and TR band management
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required, including central line, PICC line, peripheral line, and port access/management
• Respiratory care skills required, including ventilator management, chest tube care, BiPAP/CPAP, and tracheostomy care
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration and non-titration) and administering procedural sedation
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital
• Manage a broad range of specialty cases including orthopedic, neurological, gastrointestinal, and renal patients
• Scrub color requirement is any solid color
• Parking permit provided at no cost, arranged during orientation
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the facility must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a travelers
• Requested time off should ideally not exceed 5 days
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are not accepted at this facility
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-739782. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.