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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) position requiring an active IL RN license and a minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care setting.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown) in an acute care hospital setting
• 24-bed unit with a 1:3 or 1:4 patient-to-nurse ratio depending on acuity
• Patient population includes dysrhythmias, cardiopulmonary conditions, sepsis, high-flow O2 needs, and behavioral patients requiring IV drip medications
• Medication drips include dopamine, levophed, cardizem, heparin, precedex, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, dobutamine, and nicardine
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts
• May be required to work up to every other weekend
• Level II Trauma facility

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Acute care stepdown or PCU experience strongly applicable to this role
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• A dedicated unit educator works closely with staff on the floor
• High patient throughput is expected, consistent with a stepdown unit environment
• 13-week contract assignment