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

Registered Nurse - IMC (Stepdown/PCU)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 07:15)

• Option to accommodate 4x12 shifts if preferred
• Must work every other weekend

Job Summary

Provide nursing care in Intermediate Care (IMC) / Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) settings with a focus on telemetry and neuro stepdown patients. The role involves managing complex cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and post-surgical cases with a variety of specialized skills.

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Cardiovascular care including:

  • Post cardiac angiogram, MI, cardiac cath, cardiac surgery
  • Sheath removal, TR Band management
• Renal care: Pre/Post hemodialysis management, renal failure care
• IV therapy/phlebotomy: Accessing ports, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management
• Medication management: Heparin protocols, PCA, procedural sedation administration
• Neurological/psychiatric cases: 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

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Illinois RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• BLS and NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• ACLS preferred (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• Other certifications may be required based on unit/specialty (e.g., PALS if applicable)

Work Conditions & Additional Info

• Floating within scope as needed
• No on-call requirement
• Locals accepted with no radius restrictions
• Return to office (RTO) ideally no more than 5 days
• Guaranteed hours with some allowance for client call-offs
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Required Pre-Employment & Ongoing Documentation

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions lists
• State-specific searches including Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and Violent Offender registries (Illinois) within 30 days of start
• Primary source verification of license and certifications (e.g., NURSYS for RN)
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs and documentation of good physical and mental health
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, 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
• Badge photo required prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific documents including code of conduct and parking permit forms

References & Skills Verification

• Two professional references required for all direct travel, allied, per diem, and acute care clinical candidates
• Skills checklist required for all clinical and allied candidates

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 setting.