IMC/Stepdown RN
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

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

Details

• IMC/Stepdown/PCU unit within a 562-bed Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope is required, including to nearby affiliate hospitals
• No on-call responsibilities
• Charting system: Cerner (experience preferred)
• Patient population includes cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, renal, and post-surgical cases

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required — pending licensure not accepted
• Required certifications: BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); ACLS preferred
• AHA or Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI AHA cards are not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Required setting experience: Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
• Required cardiac monitoring skills: dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, and Rapid Response Team utilization
• Required cardiovascular skills: Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, Sheath Removal, and TR Band
• Required IV/vascular skills: port access, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
• Required medication skills: Heparin protocols, cardiac and vasoactive drip management (including titration), PCA, and procedural sedation administration
• Required neurological case experience: CVA, TBI, craniotomy, spinal cord injury, and pre/post neurosurgery
• Required respiratory skills: ventilated patient care, chest tube management, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy management
• Required GI/GU experience: feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, and renal failure
• Required orthopedic experience: ortho trauma, total joint replacements, and peripheral nerve block catheters
• Additional required skills: wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions, skin grafts, and surgical drain management
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma center environment
• Magnet-designated facility
• Any solid scrub color is acceptable
• Parking is available at no cost with a permit (form completed during orientation)
• RTO of up to 5 days is generally accommodated; requests beyond 5 days require facility approval
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible to apply as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted at this facility
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position