Stepdown/PCU Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Stepdown/PCU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (1845-0715), with option to accommodate 4x12 hour shifts if preferred
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Patient Ratios/Daily Caseload: Not specified
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Local Candidates: Accepted with no radius restrictions
• License: Must have an active Illinois RN license (no pending licenses accepted)
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown unit
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with telemetry monitoring on the unit
• Skilled in use of Rapid Response Teams
• Experience caring for post cardiac angiogram patients
• Competent in sheath removal and TR Band management
• Feeding tube care and management expertise
• Pre- and post-hemodialysis patient management
• Skilled in accessing ports

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or equivalent
• NIH Certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Preferred but not required

Schedule & Work Environment

• Acute care hospital setting
• Level I trauma center
• Magnet designated hospital
• 562 staffed beds
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Charting system: Cerner

Additional Requirements

• Must work every other weekend
• Background checks and verifications required (including education, licensure, and criminal background)
• Physical exam within one year of start date
• Fit mask test required prior to start
• Immunizations and health screenings required (e.g., TB test, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, flu vaccine or exemption)
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required before start
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not accepted for first-time travelers; candidates must have completed at least one prior travel contract.
• On-call shifts are not required.
• Candidates should be prepared for possible schedule flexibility and floating within the unit scope.

This position is ideal for experienced Stepdown/PCU RNs seeking a travel contract in an acute care, Level I trauma, Magnet hospital environment with a strong focus on cardiac, neurological, and critical care skills.