PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Stepdown position requiring at least 1 year of telemetry/cardiac experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown / IMC setting in an acute care hospital
• Day shift schedule (3x12 or 4x12 hours, 06:45-19:15), with flexibility to accommodate either option
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Cares for patients requiring telemetry monitoring, cardiac drips, post-cardiac cath/surgery care, and neuro stepdown conditions
• Handles respiratory care including ventilator management, tracheostomy care, BiPAP/CPAP, and chest tube management
• Manages IV therapy including central lines, PICC lines, arterial lines, and port access
• Provides care for orthopedic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary/renal, and plastic surgery post-op patients
• Uses Cerner charting system (experience preferred, not required)
• Works every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities for all travelers

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU/Stepdown/Telemetry experience required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring including dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Experience with cardiac drip management required (titration not required)
• Experience with rapid response/code team protocols required
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted

Additional Information

• Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated 562-bed acute care hospital
• Scrubs may be any solid color
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
• First day of assignment is a virtual, at-home orientation requiring completion of assigned modules by 4:00 PM CST
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Requested time off ideally limited to 5 days or fewer
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Housing availability in the area is limited, so early housing search is recommended