IMC Stepdown/PCU Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: Stepdown/PCU Registered Nurse (IMC)

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (1845-0715), option to accommodate 4x12s if preferred
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Patient Ratios/Daily Caseload: Not specified
• Floating: Will float within scope as needed
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Pending License: Not accepted; must have active Illinois RN license
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Experience & Skills

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty required (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 Skills:

  • Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI
  • Pre/Post Cardiac Cath and Surgery
  • Sheath Removal, TR Band care
• Gastrointestinal: Feeding tube care and management
• Genitourinary/Renal: Pre/Post Hemodialysis management, renal failure care
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy:

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

  • Heparin protocols
  • Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips (with and without titration)
  • 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
• Respiratory Skills:

  • Care of ventilated patients
  • Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
  • External CPAP/BIPAP, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
  • Interpretation of ABGs
  • Nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks
  • Non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy management
• Professional Skills: Isolation precautions, wound care/wound vac
• Preferred Experience: Cerner charting, teaching hospital, Level I trauma experience

Required Certifications & Licenses

• License: Active Illinois RN license required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
  • NIH certification required
  • ACLS preferred (AHA or RQI acceptable)

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks required within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and other state-specific searches
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Competency Exam: Required for all clinical candidates
• References: Two professional references required
• Photo for Badge: Required within one week of signing contract
• Parking: Permit required (no cost)

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized hospital
• 562 staffed beds

Notes

• Candidates must be willing to work every other weekend and float as needed within scope.
• First-time travel nurses are not accepted for this position.
• Candidates must have at least 1 year of specialty experience.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a diverse patient population and advanced clinical skills development.