Travel Progressive Care Unit RN

Position Overview

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU – Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Quincy, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  06/08/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• Shift: Nights, 3x12 hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) position requiring an active IL RN license and a minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care setting.

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown) in an acute care hospital setting
• 24-bed unit with a 1:3 or 1:4 patient‑to‑nurse ratio depending on acuity
• Patient population includes dysrhythmias, cardiopulmonary conditions, sepsis, high‑flow O₂ needs, and behavioral patients requiring IV drip medications
• Medication drips include dopamine, levophed, cardizem, heparin, precedex, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, dobutamine, and nicardine
• EMR:
  Epic
• 12‑hour night shifts
• May be required to work up to every other weekend
• Level II Trauma facility

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
  
  Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Acute care stepdown or PCU experience strongly applicable to this role
• Epic EMR experience preferred

• A dedicated unit educator works closely with staff on the floor
• High patient throughput is expected, consistent with a stepdown unit environment
• 13‑week contract assignment

Job  #P-708359. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Benefits include premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of the assignment, a generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and 24/7 support with in‑house clinicians.