Progressive Care Unit RN
Mt. Vernon, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring an active IL RN license and prior telemetry/step-down nursing experience.

Details

• Work in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a hospital setting
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Patient population includes respiratory insufficiency/disease, acute MI, cardiac disease, neurological disorders, and CVA
• Performs procedures such as thoracentesis, chemical and electro cardioversion
• Uses equipment including BiPAP/CPAP and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Requires Epic EMR experience
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• May float within scope to same level of care or one step below (Med Surg)

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required, license in hand (pending licenses not accepted)
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Experience with bedside hemodialysis, endoscope, chest tubes, EEG, cardioversion, and arterial lines required
• Experience with high flow oxygen delivery required
• Epic charting system experience required

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to cardiac, respiratory, and neurological patients requiring telemetry monitoring
• Manage cardiac drips (no titration) and interpret/manage dysrhythmias
• Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates within a 70-mile radius are not accepted
• Candidates must have RTO scheduled at the time of consideration
• Clinicians cannot work past 1 year as a traveler without taking a 6-month break before returning