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

Registered Nurse - PCU (Stepdown/PCU RN)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week (12 hours each, 18:45–07:15)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
Schedule Flexibility: Able to accommodate 4x12 shifts if preferred; block schedule possible upon discussion with manager
Floating: May float within scope as needed
Local Candidates: Accepted with no radius restrictions
Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Job Description

• Work setting experience required in Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown units
• Patient ratios/daily caseload details not specified
• First-time travel nurses not accepted (minimum 1 year specialty experience required)
• No on-call requirement

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with use of Rapid Response Teams
• Cardiovascular care including:

  • Post cardiac angiogram
  • Post myocardial infarction (MI)
  • Pre/post cardiac catheterization (cath)
  • Pre/post cardiac surgery
  • Sheath removal
  • TR band management
• Renal care including pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• IV therapy and vascular access skills including:

  • Accessing ports
  • Arterial line management
  • Central line and PICC line care/management
  • Starting IVs
• Medication management including heparin protocols
• Neurological and neurosurgical care including:

  • Craniotomy
  • Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
  • Pre/post neurosurgery
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Traumatic brain injury
• Orthopedic care including ortho trauma and total joint replacements
• Plastic surgery care including skin grafts and surgical drains
• Respiratory care including care of ventilated patients
• Strong telemetry and critical care skills

Required Documents & Compliance

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, and FACIS Level 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification (degree/transcript)
• Fingerprinting completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start (for clinical candidates without IL license)
• State-specific searches including Illinois Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and Violent Offender registries within 30 days of start
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo (color, mid-shoulders up, plain background) due before start
• Signed code of conduct and parking permit form (if applicable)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by appropriate provider, confirming good health and ability to perform job functions
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or documented immunity/declination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost
• Guaranteed hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; cancellations beyond that will be billed
• No prior travel experience required (first-timers not accepted)

This position is ideal for experienced Stepdown/PCU RNs with strong telemetry and critical care skills seeking a night shift travel contract in an acute care, Level I trauma, Magnet-designated hospital environment.