IMC/Stepdown/PCU Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Prime Staffing
4x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC / Stepdown / PCU

Shift: 3x12 or 4x12 Days (06:45 – 19:15)
Schedule: Every other weekend required
Location: Acute Care Hospital – Level I Trauma Center (562 beds)
Charting System: Cerner

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced IMC/Stepdown/PCU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute care setting. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills in telemetry, cardiac care, and neuro stepdown, and be comfortable managing complex patient populations.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (IMC/Stepdown/PCU required)
• Active Illinois RN license (required at submission)
• BLS and NIH certifications required
• ACLS preferred
• No first-time travelers
• Must be willing to float within scope as needed

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Day shift: 06:45 – 19:15
• Option for 3x12 or 4x12 schedule
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• Block scheduling: case-by-case basis
• Local candidates accepted (no radius restriction)
• Up to 5 days RTO preferred

Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities

Cardiac & Monitoring Skills:

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Continuous telemetry monitoring
• Rapid Response Team participation
• Pre/Post cardiac cath, MI, angiogram, and cardiac surgery care
• Sheath removal and TR band management

Neurological Care:

• Stroke (CVA), craniotomy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury
• Pre/Post neurosurgical care

Respiratory Care:

• Ventilator management and tracheostomy care
• CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, and non-invasive airway management
• Chest tube management
• ABG interpretation

IV Therapy & Medications:

• Central lines, PICC lines, arterial lines
• Blood product administration
• IV starts and port access
• Heparin protocols
• Cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration required)
• PCA and procedural sedation

Additional Clinical Skills:

• Feeding tube management
• Hemodialysis (pre/post care)
• Wound care and wound vacs
• Isolation precautions

Other Specialty Experience:

• Orthopedics: trauma, joint replacements, nerve block catheters
• Surgical: skin grafts, drains

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet-designated hospital
• 562 staffed beds
• Teaching hospital environment preferred