Travel PCU Charge RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Charge RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) requiring IL RN licensure, charge experience, and cardiac telemetry skills on night shift.

• PCU setting managing a 32-bed unit
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Works Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Holiday rotation required, no weekends
• Epic EMR experience required
• Cardiac telemetry monitoring and emergency response duties, including IV starts, chest tubes, cardiac drips, and bedside cardioversion
• Cares for patients with COPD, CAD, CHF, AFib, sepsis, and COVID

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, cardiac drip management, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration preferred)

• Serves as a charge nurse and resource for newer staff on the unit
• Responsible for cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and rapid response/code team coordination
• Navy scrubs required
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Candidates must have completed their last travel assignment within the past year or taken a 6-month break before reapplying as a traveler
• Local candidates within a 70-mile radius are not accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-781441. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Progressive Care Unit

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.