IMC/Stepdown Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: IMC Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (06:45 - 19:15)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit: Intermediate Care (IMC) / Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient Ratios/Daily Caseload: Not specified
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Scheduling: Possible, discuss with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required in specialty areas; first-time travelers not accepted
• Required Work Setting Experience: Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
• 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 catheterization, and surgery care
  • Sheath removal and TR Band management
• Gastrointestinal Care: Feeding tube care and management
• Renal Care: 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/management
  • Phlebotomy and IV starts
• Medication Management:

  • Heparin protocols
  • Management and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
  • PCA and procedural sedation administration
• Neurological/Psychiatric Cases: Craniotomy, CVA, 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, tracheostomy management, non-invasive airway management
• Professional Skills: Isolation precautions, wound care including wound vac
• Preferred Experience: Cerner electronic health record, teaching hospital, Level I trauma center experience

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Illinois RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not mandatory

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions
• Primary source verification of certifications and state license
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good physical and mental health, ability to perform job functions without restrictions
• Fit mask test required prior to start (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• References: Two professional references required
• Badge photo required before start
• Completion of orientation safety manual and computer-based learning modules before first day

Additional Information

• Parking permit required but no cost for parking
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Charting system: Cerner
• Facility type: Acute care hospital, Magnet designated, Level I trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 562

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in an Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit requiring a minimum of 1 year of relevant RN experience with no first-time travelers accepted. The role demands strong telemetry, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and IV therapy skills, with certifications in BLS and NIH required and ACLS preferred. Candidates must hold an active Illinois RN license and meet comprehensive health, background, and compliance requirements. The position offers day shifts with every other weekend work and a 13-week contract length.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Post cardiac angiogram care
• Post myocardial infarction (MI) care
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization care
• Pre/post cardiac surgery care
• Sheath removal and TR Band management
• Pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• Arterial line management
• Central line care and management
• Procedural sedation administration
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Care for cerebrovascular accident (CVA) patients
• Pre/post neurosurgery care
• Management of spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury
• Orthopedic trauma care and total joint replacements
• Care for skin grafts and surgical drains