Registered Nurse RN PCU Telemetry Night Shift

Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Lake Forest, Illinois
Join our healthcare team as a Travel PCU Registered Nurse in Lake Forest, Illinois, and provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients in a 24-bed Progressive Care Unit. This 12-week travel nursing contract offers night-shift hours, a collaborative interdisciplinary environment, and convenient access to the greater Chicago area. Lake Forest is a scenic North Shore community known for its tree-lined neighborhoods and welcoming atmosphere.
Travel Nursing Job Details
Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130

Employment Type: Travel nursing contract

Contract Duration: 12 weeks, from November 16, 2026 through February 8, 2027

Three 12-hour night shifts per week

Shift: Nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Adult and geriatric patients

Approximately 1:4 on days, nights, and weekends

Unit: 24-bed Progressive Care Unit with an average daily census of approximately 24

Weekend Requirement: Weekend coverage is required

Travel PCU RN Job Requirements
Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license in hand; emergency or pending licenses are not accepted

At least 2 years of registered nursing experience, including direct Progressive Care Unit, stepdown, intermediate care, or comparable experience

Previous travel nursing experience required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

Electronic medical record experience required; Epic experience required

Demonstrated ability to manage a 1:4 patient assignment in a PCU, stepdown, intermediate care, or comparable setting

Strong telemetry monitoring, patient assessment, prioritization, and clinical communication skills

Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Progressive Care Unit

Monitor cardiac telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly

Manage patients requiring noninvasive airway support, including BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and oxygen therapy

Administer and monitor cardiac drips without titration, heparin protocols, blood products, and other prescribed therapies

Perform central line, PICC line, peripheral line, port, chest tube, tracheostomy, feeding tube, and wound care

Care for patients with renal failure, intracranial bleeds, seizure disorders, substance withdrawal, and post-cardiac procedures

Provide pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization, cardiac angiography, hemodialysis, and related interventions

Complete assessments, medication administration, care planning, patient education, and accurate documentation in Epic

Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV services, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams

Respond appropriately to emergencies and participate in rapid response and code team activities

Maintain infection prevention, isolation, safety, and regulatory standards throughout each shift

Apply now for this Travel PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Lake Forest, Illinois, near Chicago.

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