PCU/Med Surg Telemetry RN
Rock Island, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Rock Island, IL

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Rock Island, IL. 13-week travel RN role at a Level 1 Trauma Center in the Quad Cities.

Embark on an exciting travel nursing opportunity as a PCU RN in Rock Island, Illinois. Join a dynamic interdisciplinary team at a Level 1 Trauma Center where your critical care and med-surg experience will directly impact patient outcomes. Rock Island, located in the heart of the scenic Quad Cities, offers riverfront parks, local dining, and a welcoming Midwestern community—ideal for life on assignment.

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel Nurse / Travel RN / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse
• Location: Rock Island, IL 61201 (Quad Cities) — Illinois nursing job
• Setting / Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Med-Surg / Acute Care
• Facility Level: Level 1 Trauma Center (critical care exposure)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 6:45 AM start)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-site: On-site position (local campus float may be required)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090 – $2,200

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent PCU or Med-Surg experience required (progressive care / step-down or critical care exposure preferred)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois required (Iowa license accepted on offer)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA required)
• Clinical experience with chest tubes, femstops, tracheostomies, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), drains, and central lines
• Proficiency administering/titrating cardiac and vasoactive medications: Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Isuprel, Milrinone, Argatroban
• EPIC EMR documentation experience preferred (accurate charting and clinical documentation required)
• Must not have been employed by UnityPoint in the last 12 months
• Taxable address must be outside a 50-mile radius from the facility (travel nurse eligibility)
• Required at submission: driver’s license, resume, skills checklist (within 1 year), license verification, required certifications, and 1 supervisory reference
• First-time travelers welcome — this is a great opportunity for nurses new to travel RN roles

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to PCU and step-down patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Monitor and manage patients requiring advanced cardiac and respiratory support, including telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring
• Perform and manage procedures such as chest tube care, tracheostomy management, drain care, and central line maintenance
• Administer and titrate critical medications and vasoactive drips per protocol and provider orders
• Accurately document patient care and interventions in EPIC EMR
• Float within the same discipline across local campuses as needed to support patient care (flexible, team-focused approach)

Why Apply: This travel RN PCU role provides hands-on progressive care experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center in the Quad Cities, competitive weekly pay, and support for first-time travelers. Ideal for RNs seeking progressive care, med-surg, or step-down nursing travel jobs in Illinois.

How to Apply: Ready to join our healthcare team? Apply now with your resume, current RN license, certifications, skills checklist, and a supervisory reference. Questions about this Rock Island, IL travel nursing job? Contact our recruiter to learn more and start your application.

Apply now and bring your PCU / critical care nursing skills to this rewarding travel RN opportunity in Rock Island, Illinois. Join our healthcare team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.