Travel IMC​/Stepdown​/PCU RN

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

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/19/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care/Stepdown Unit position requiring telemetry and cardiac monitoring skills with an active IL RN license.

• Work in the IMC/Stepdown (PCU/DOU) unit of a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital
• Cardiac telemetry, neuro stepdown, and cardiovascular patient population
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours )
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Uses Cerner EMR (experience preferred)

• Active IL RN license required and in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent IMC/Stepdown, PCU, or telemetry experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and use of rapid response teams
• Cardiovascular skills including post cardiac angiogram, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, sheath removal, and TR band care
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including central line, PICC line, arterial line, and blood product administration
• Respiratory skills including ventilator care, chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and tracheostomy care
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, heparin protocols, and PCA
• Neurological case experience including craniotomy, CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Orthopedic case experience including ortho trauma and total joint replacement
• Experience with feeding tube management, hemodialysis management, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions

• Provide comprehensive stepdown-level nursing care across cardiac, neuro, respiratory, and orthopedic patient populations
• Any solid color scrubs permitted
• Free parking permit provided, arranged during orientation
• First day of assignment is a virtual, at-home orientation requiring completion of assigned modules
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• RTO ideally limited to 5 days or fewer
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the facility must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role

American Traveler Job  #P-763397. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.