Progressive Care Unit RN
Quincy, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown) position at a Level II Trauma facility in Illinois, requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Acute care stepdown unit (PCU) in a Level II Trauma hospital setting
• 24-bed unit with a 1:3 or 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio depending on acuity
• Patient population includes dysrhythmias, cardiopulmonary conditions, sepsis, high-flow O2 needs, and behavioral patients requiring IV drip medications
• Common medication drips include dopamine, levophed, cardizem, heparin, precedex, nitro, amiodarone, dobutamine, and nicardipine
• 12-hour day shifts
• May be required to work up to every other weekend
• Charting system: Allscripts
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience in a stepdown, PCU, or similar acute care setting expected

Additional Information

• High patient throughput is expected, consistent with a stepdown unit environment
• A dedicated unit educator works closely with staff
• A unit manager interview may be required as part of the hiring process