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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Illinois, requiring an active IL RN license and a minimum of 1 year of PCU/stepdown experience.

Details

• PCU/IMC/Stepdown 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); 4x12-hour schedule may be accommodated upon request
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating within the hospital and to nearby affiliate facilities is required of all travelers
• Patient population includes cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, renal, and post-surgical cases
• Required cardiac monitoring skills include dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry unit monitoring, and use of Rapid Response Teams
• Required cardiovascular experience includes post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, sheath removal, and TR Band
• Required medication experience includes heparin protocols, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, PCA, and procedural sedation administration
• Required IV/vascular skills include arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, port access, blood product administration, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
• Required respiratory skills include ventilated patient care, chest tubes, tracheostomy management, HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP, and ABG interpretation
• Required neurological case experience includes CVA, TBI, craniotomy, spinal cord injury, and pre/post neurosurgery
• Required orthopedic experience includes total joint replacements, ortho trauma, and peripheral nerve block catheters
• Additional required skills include feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions, and skin graft/surgical drain management
• Charting system: Cerner (experience preferred)
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Scrubs: any solid color
• Parking is available at no cost with a permit obtained during orientation

Requirements

• Active Illinois (IL) RN license required; pending licensure not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of PCU, IMC, stepdown, or neuro stepdown experience required
• Required certifications: BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) — must be active and from AHA or Red Cross (RQI AHA cards not accepted)
• ACLS preferred
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before being considered as a traveler
• Must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the assignment
• RTO of 5 days or fewer is generally accommodable; requests exceeding 5 days require facility approval
• Travel pairs (two travelers placed together) are not accepted
• Hospital does not accept travel pairs