RN IMC/PCU Telemetry
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an IMC/Stepdown position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL, requiring an active IL RN license and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Details

• 13-week travel contract in the Intermediate Care (IMC)/Stepdown unit of a 562-bed, Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital
• Night shift schedule: 3x12 hours (1845–0715); 4x12 schedule may be accommodated upon request
• Patient population includes telemetry, neuro stepdown, PCU/DOU, and general stepdown cases
• Specialized skills required include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration, procedural sedation, and ventilator care
• Additional clinical scope includes post-cardiac cath/surgery, pre/post hemodialysis, craniotomy, CVA, TBI, spinal cord injury, orthopedic trauma, total joint replacements, and respiratory management (tracheostomy, chest tubes, HFNC, BiPAP)
• Charting performed in Cerner
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital is required of all travelers

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration; pending licensure not accepted
• Current BLS (AHA or Red Cross) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required; RQI AHA cards not accepted
• ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in telemetry, neuro stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC, or stepdown settings required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV therapy, central/arterial/PICC line management, blood product administration, heparin protocols, and wound care required
• Cerner experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Any current or former permanent or PRN employee of the Memorial Hospital System must have been away for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO of up to 5 non-holiday days is generally accommodated; requests beyond 5 days require facility approval
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Scrub color: any solid color
• Free parking is available with a permit obtained during orientation
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction