Travel Registered Nurse PCU

Overview

Registered Nurse – PCU (Travel) in a hospital setting, Carbondale, Illinois. Start date 09/21/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay between $2,492 and $2,632. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Nights. This travel assignment is in a Progressive Care Unit with a focus on cardiac and respiratory patients, requiring collaborative care within a dynamic, patient-centered team.

• Weekly pay: $2,492–$2,632 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Start date:
  
  09/21/2026
• Setting:
  Hospital-based Progressive Care Unit travel assignment
• Overtime available; no on-call requirements; block schedules may vary

• Assess patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs; develop and execute an individualized plan of care in coordination with the multidisciplinary team
• Provide patient and family education, explanations, and instructions regarding care plans and treatment
• Demonstrate clinical nursing judgment to recognize and report changes in patient condition promptly
• Implement interventions, monitor patient responses, and document care and outcomes accurately
• Maintain compliant, complete medical records and contribute to quality improvement and core measure initiatives
• Collaborate with colleagues to sustain a supportive, professional work environment and participate in ongoing continuing education

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification or documented requirement to possess NIHSS
• Ability to work in a hospital setting and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to work nights, with the potential for every other weekend and holiday coverage
• Overtime availability with flexible scheduling, while block schedules cannot be guaranteed
• Experience or demonstrated ability to float to ICU when needed (preferred)

• Travel assignment support and dedicated recruiter assistance
• Overtime opportunities available for those who want it
• Structured 13-week assignment with guaranteed hours
• Night shift with potential for preferred scheduling accommodations where feasible

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Please note:

Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs
, allied health travel assignments
, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on…