Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Fairfield, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Shift Contract in Fairfield, Illinois

Seeking an experienced Travel PCU Registered Nurse for a 13-week night shift contract in Fairfield, Illinois. Join a progressive care team caring for medically complex adults in a collaborative stepdown environment. This Illinois travel nursing opportunity offers a welcoming small-town setting in southern Illinois, with convenient access to natural beauty and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Location: Fairfield, Illinois
• Healthcare Setting: 29-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdown
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients, including stroke, heart failure, TIA, alcohol withdrawal, overdose, and medical-surgical cases
• Additional Expectations: Travelers should be prepared to meet unit call and floating requirements
• Local Candidate Policy: Candidates residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Travel PCU Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
• Current RN license in the state of practice or eligibility through a compact license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Progressive care, stepdown, acute care, or critical care nursing experience
• At least 6 months of acute-care hospital experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, chest tubes, temporary pacing, and advanced respiratory modalities preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic health records preferred
• CCRN or PCCN certification is preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to safe, compassionate patient care

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of PCU and stepdown patients.
• Develop, prioritize, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care using the nursing process.
• Administer medications safely and monitor patients for treatment effectiveness and potential complications.
• Care for patients with complex conditions, including stroke, heart failure, TIA, multisystem illness, alcohol withdrawal, overdose, and medical-surgical diagnoses.
• Perform and document neurological assessments, including NIHSS evaluations when indicated.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic status, cardiac drips, respiratory status, and changing patient conditions.
• Provide care for patients requiring full-face BiPAP, chest tubes, transvenous or temporary pacing, and conscious sedation support within scope and unit protocols.
• Recognize and respond promptly to clinical deterioration and rapidly changing patient needs.
• Administer patient and family education and support patients and caregivers in coping with illness and treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, care coordinators, and support services to promote continuity of care.
• Advocate for patient safety, privacy, dignity, cultural needs, and informed care preferences.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable policies, procedures, and standards of practice.

Apply now for this Travel PCU RN opportunity in Fairfield, Illinois, and join an experienced progressive care team in southern Illinois.

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.