Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Rockford, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Rockford, IL
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown

Location

Rockford, IL | Intermediate Care (IMCU)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Weekend rotation based on unit needs | Holiday rotation required (every other holiday)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 23-bed Intermediate Care Unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3–4, managing diagnoses including stroke, cardiac conditions, sepsis, and surgical cases
• Perform and manage IV drip titration 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
• Float throughout the facility as needed, excluding the ER and OB units
• Adhere to a drug-free campus policy; a negative drug screen for all panels is required prior to assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Hands-on experience with tracheostomy care, BiPAP, stroke management, and IV drip titration
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an intermediate care, PCU, or stepdown unit setting
• Familiarity with a broad range of titratable drips in a monitored care environment
• Experience working with telemetry monitoring systems 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
• Benefit from a structured call-off policy that provides flexibility without financial penalty