Travel IMC​/Stepdown 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:
  
  11/02/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an IMC/Stepdown position requiring telemetry and cardiac monitoring skills with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

• Acute care hospital setting on the Intermediate Care (IMC)/Stepdown unit
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours ), with possible accommodation for 4x12s
• Requires working every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• Cerner EMR used for charting; experience preferred
• Patient population includes telemetry, neuro stepdown, and cardiovascular/respiratory cases

• Active IL RN license required and in hand at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• AHA or Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
• Experience in Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and emergency response including dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of Rapid Response Teams
• Cardiovascular skills required, including care for post cardiac angiogram, MI, cardiac cath, and cardiac surgery patients, and sheath/TR band removal
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required, including port access, arterial and central line management, blood product administration, PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Medication management skills required, including heparin protocols and managing (not titrating) cardiac and vasoactive drips, PCA, and procedural sedation
• Respiratory skills required, including ventilator care, chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac required
• Neurological, orthopedic, and plastics case experience required, including craniotomy, CVA, ortho trauma, total joint replacements, and skin graft care
• Renal and GI skills required, including feeding tube management and pre/post hemodialysis care
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred

• Provide direct patient care within a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Any solid color scrubs permitted
• Parking permit provided at no cost, arranged during orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of the 3 major holidays
• RTO ideally limited to 5 or fewer non-holiday days
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the facility must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a travelers
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role

American Traveler Job  #P-759610. 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.