Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Springfield, Illinois (62781). This travel nursing job places you in a Magnet-recognized, Level I Trauma teaching hospital, providing top-tier clinical support in a collaborative healthcare environment. Springfield is a Midwest hub with welcoming communities, scenic parks, and vibrant local culture—making it a prime destination for Illinois nursing jobs.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Springfield, IL 62781
• Unit: MMC6250-6E Medical Cardiac (PCU/IMC/Stepdown)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: April 6, 2026
• Duration: 13-week travel contract
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 – 07:15); 3x12 or 4x12 per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2000 – $2050
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: Up to 36 hours may be called off per 13-week assignment
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Charting System: Cerner (Cerner experience required)
• Parking: Free parking permit provided

PCU RN Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in PCU, Stepdown, IMC, Telemetry, or Cardiac Telemetry nursing
• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required at time of application
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS (AHA or Red Cross only); NIHSS preferred
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic charting system
• Ability to float to similar clinical units as needed
• Must be able to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during assignment
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Previous charge nurse, teaching hospital, and Level I Trauma experience preferred
• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Local Illinois nurses accepted (no radius restrictions)

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to adults in a busy PCU/Medical Cardiac unit (average daily census: 38)
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; manage dysrhythmias in a clinical setting
• Care for patients post-cardiac procedures (angiogram, MI, cardiac cath, cardiac surgery, sheath removal, TR band)
• Manage feeding tubes, pre/post hemodialysis, renal failure, and surgical drains
• Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line management, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Provide respiratory support (chest tubes, CPAP/BIPAP, HFNC, oxygen therapy)
• Implement isolation precautions, wound care, and wound vac therapy
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, social services, rapid response)
• Float to similar units as needed to support hospital staffing needs

Discover the advantages of Springfield, Illinois—where small-town charm meets big-city amenities. Enjoy beautiful parks, historic landmarks, and a thriving arts scene while advancing your travel nursing career. Apply now to join our healthcare team and start your Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse job in Springfield, IL!

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