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

Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs in Winfield, Illinois

Apply now for a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract in Winfield, Illinois, caring for adult and geriatric patients in a telemetry-focused Progressive Care Unit (PCU). Join a collaborative acute-care nursing team in this on-site opportunity near Chicago. Winfield is a welcoming western Chicago suburb known for its community atmosphere, green spaces, and convenient access to the cultural, dining, and entertainment options of the greater Chicago area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Winfield, Illinois, in the greater Chicago area
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Contract Type: Travel nursing contract
• Contract Duration: 12 weeks, with an anticipated assignment period from November 9, 2026, through February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Four 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: Nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend coverage is required
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Ratios: Approximately 4 patients per nurse on days and 5 patients per nurse on nights and weekends
• Orientation: Approximately 12 hours

PCU Travel RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, held in hand; pending or emergency licenses are not accepted
• At least 1 year of direct registered nursing experience; 2 years of acute-care, progressive care, or telemetry nursing experience is preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Progressive care unit and telemetry experience
• Ability to float across multiple adult acute-care units and overflow areas as needed
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Submission materials must include a completed skills checklist and two professional references, including one from a supervisor, manager, or charge RN within the past year

Progressive Care Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care environment
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythm or patient condition
• Complete focused and comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Administer medications and treatments while following clinical protocols and patient safety standards
• Recognize clinical deterioration and promptly communicate concerns to providers and the interdisciplinary care team
• Coordinate care with respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other support departments
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and responses in the electronic medical record
• Provide patient and family education to support recovery, discharge planning, and continuity of care
• Float to designated units and overflow areas while maintaining high standards of care and professionalism
• Participate in orientation, required learning modules, and unit-based quality and safety initiatives

Apply now to join this Progressive Care Unit travel nursing team in Winfield, Illinois, and take the next step in your acute-care RN career near Chicago.

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.