Travel IMC​/Stepdown​/PCU RN

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:
  
  11/02/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an IMC/Stepdown/PCU unit requiring at least 1 year of cardiac telemetry and stepdown experience.

• IMC/Stepdown/PCU unit within an acute care hospital
• 4x12 Day shift schedule )
• Will work every other weekend
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• No on-call requirement
• Cerner charting system used (experience preferred)
• Patient ratio of 1:4

• Active IL RN license required and in hand at time of application
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience required
• Prior experience in Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and emergency response including dysrhythmia interpretation/management, on-unit telemetry monitoring, and Rapid Response Team use
• Cardiovascular skills required including care for post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, sheath removal, and TR band
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required including port access, arterial line management, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line care, and starting IVs
• Medication management skills required including Heparin protocols, cardiac and vasoactive drip management, PCA, and procedural sedation administration
• Neurological/psychiatric case experience required including craniotomy, CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury care
• Orthopedic case experience required including ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, and total joint replacements
• Plastic surgery case experience required including skin grafts and surgical drain management
• Respiratory skills required including ventilator care, chest tube management, CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy management
• Feeding tube care and management experience required
• Pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care experience required
• Isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac experience required
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

• Provide RN-level care in a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Scrubs may be any solid color
• No cost parking permit provided during orientation
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must have been separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Requested time off ideally limited to no more than 5 days
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays

American Traveler Job  #P-763398. 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.