Travel IMCU​/Stepdown RN

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

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit position requiring IL licensure and stroke, cardiac, and drip titration experience.

• Work in a 23-bed Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit (IMCU - 3S) within a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital
• Patient ratios of 1:3-4
• Common diagnoses include stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical cases
• Requires drip titration for medications such as heparin, nitro, cardizem, levo, cardene, and precedex
• Uses Epic EMR
• CNAs are available on the unit, typically covering 8-23 patients each
• Charge nurse staffed 24/7 and generally does not take a patient assignment, except when necessary
• Monitor techs observe rhythms and rates, but nurses are responsible for interpreting their own telemetry strips
• Respiratory equipment used on the unit includes CPAP, BiPap, and high flow
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-730a)
• Weekend rotation required based on unit needs
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required throughout the hospital, excluding ER and OB

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA only)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience required
• Experience with trach care, BiPap, stroke care, and IV drip titration required
• Epic EMR experience preferred

• Provide stepdown-level nursing care to patients with stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical diagnoses
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
• Dress code allows any color of professional scrubs; scrubs are not provided
• Local candidates welcome to apply
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are considered local rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-771822. 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
- Intermediate Care

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.