Travel IMC/Stepdown Registered Nurse - $2,146 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an IMC/Stepdown unit at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL, requiring at least 1 year of telemetry or stepdown experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• 13-week contract, day shift (3x12), 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Intermediate Care/Stepdown (IMC/PCU/DOU) unit within a 562-bed acute care hospital
• Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Patient population includes cardiac, neurological, respiratory, orthopedic, and post-surgical cases
• Cardiac monitoring responsibilities include dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, and use of Rapid Response Teams
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating within the hospital and to nearby affiliate facilities is required of all travelers
• Charting system is Cerner
• Scrubs may be any solid color
• Parking is available at no cost with a permit obtained during orientation

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required — pending licensure not accepted
• Active BLS (AHA or Red Cross) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required — RQI AHA cards not accepted
• ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a telemetry, neuro stepdown, PCU, DOU, or IMC/stepdown setting required
• Required cardiac skills: post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, sheath removal, and TR Band
• Required IV/line skills: accessing ports, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
• Required medication skills: heparin protocols, cardiac and vasoactive drip management with and without titration, PCA, and procedural sedation administration
• Required respiratory skills: ventilated patient care, chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy management
• Required neurological case experience: CVA, TBI, spinal cord injury, craniotomy, and pre/post neurosurgery
• Required orthopedic experience: total joint replacements, ortho trauma, and peripheral nerve block catheters
• Additional required skills: feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure, skin grafts, surgical drains, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions
• Cerner experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before being considered as a traveler
• RTO is ideally no more than 5 days; requests beyond 5 days require facility approval
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are not accepted — candidates must be submitted individually

American Traveler Job ID #P-717596. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care

About American Traveler

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.