Travel IMC Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Intermediate Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/03/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an IMC/Intermediate Care position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and active IL licensure.

• IMC (Intermediate Care/Step-down) unit within a 562-bed, Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital
• Average daily census of 38 patients
• Night shift schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 hours (18:45–07:15)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to like units within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• No on-call responsibilities
• Charting via Cerner (experience required)

• Active Illinois (IL) RN license required — pending licensure not accepted
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI AHA cards not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior experience in MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Tele, PCU/DOU/IMC, or Step-down setting required
• Cardiac monitoring skills required: dysrhythmia interpretation and management, on-unit and remote telemetry monitoring
• Cardiovascular case experience required:
  Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, Sheath Removal, TR Band
• IV therapy skills required: port access, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, peripheral line care, starting IVs
• Medication management skills required:
  Heparin protocols, cardiac and vasoactive drip management with and without titration, PCA
• Respiratory skills required:
  Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable O2, non-invasive airway management
• Additional required skills: CVA care, surgical drain management, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure care, wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions
• Cerner EMR experience required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Any permanent or PRN employee of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before being considered as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO of up to 5 days is ideally requested; anything beyond 5 days requires facility approval
• 13-week contract (approximately 91 days)
• Teaching hospital experience preferred;
  Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Scrubs: any solid color permitted
• Free parking is available on-site with a permit obtained during orientation

American Traveler Job  #P-728610. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.