PCU/Stepdown RN
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Stepdown/PCU

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (1845-0715), option to accommodate 4x12 hour shifts if preferred
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty; first-time travelers not accepted
• License: Must have an active Illinois RN license (pending licenses not accepted)
• On-call: No
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay

Specialty & Skills Required

• Work Setting Experience: Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown units
• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Telemetry monitoring on unit
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Cardiovascular Care:

  • Post cardiac angiogram, MI, cardiac cath, and surgery care
  • Sheath removal, TR Band management
• Gastrointestinal: Feeding tube care and management
• Renal: Pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure care
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy:

  • Accessing ports, arterial line management
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line, PICC line, peripheral line care and management
  • Starting IVs
• Medication Management:

  • Heparin protocols
  • Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips (with and without titration)
  • PCA and procedural sedation administration
• Neurological/Psychiatric:

  • Craniotomy, CVA, pre/post neurosurgery
  • Spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury
• Orthopedics: Ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, total joint replacements
• Plastic Surgery: Skin grafts, surgical drains
• Respiratory Care:

  • Ventilator care, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
  • External CPAP/BIPAP, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
  • ABG interpretation, oxygen delivery devices, portable oxygen tanks
  • Non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy care
• Professional Skills: Isolation precautions, wound care including wound vac
• Preferred Experience: Cerner charting, teaching hospital, Level I trauma center experience

Required Certifications

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

Schedule & Other Requirements

• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Charting system: Cerner preferred
• Parking permit required (no cost)
• Must be able to accommodate return-to-office restrictions ideally no more than 5 days

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Illinois RN license with primary source verification
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches within 30 days of start
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs and immunizations (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, TB screening)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required prior to start
• References: 2 professional references required
• Fingerprinting and Illinois Healthcare Registry Worker results required if no active IL license

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Telemetry experience with a minimum of 1 year, including experience within the last year
• Neuro PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)