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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,451 per week

First Connect Health
  • Rock Island, IL
  • $3,451 Per Week
1 day ago

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rock Island, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Night Shift

  • Schedule: Night Shift | 3x12-Hour or 4x12-Hour Shifts | 18:30 / 18:45 – 07:00 | 48-Hour Weekly Guarantee Option Available
    • Weekend Protocol: Every-other-weekend requirement.
    • On-Call Protocol: No call required.
    • Floating Protocol: Required to float within discipline across local regional campuses.
    • Orientation Note: 16 non-billable orientation hours (NBO).
  • Assignment Duration: 8, 10, or 13-Week Contract Options | 2 Open Positions
  • Location Region: Rock Island, Illinois (IL) | Local Candidates Accepted

Submission Hardstops [STRICT & NON-NEGOTIABLE]

  • Experience Baseline [HARDSTOP]: Minimum 1+ years of clinical PCU / Stepdown RN experience required [HARDSTOP]. (Completion of at least 1 prior travel assignment preferred).
  • Dual State Licensure Mandate [HARDSTOP]:
    • Active Illinois State RN License required at submission [HARDSTOP].
    • Active Iowa State RN License required upon offer acceptance (or valid multi-state eNLC Compact RN License covering both states) [HARDSTOP].
  • Former Employee Restriction [HARDSTOP]: Cannot have been employed by UnityPoint Health within the last 12 months [HARDSTOP].
  • Required Technical & Clinical Skills [HARDSTOP]: Direct hands-on management experience with chest tubes, FemStops, tracheostomies, continuous bladder irrigations (CBIs), surgical drains, and central lines [HARDSTOP].
  • Pharmacology & Vasoactive Drips [HARDSTOP]: Proven clinical competency in managing and titrating continuous IV infusions including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Insulin, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Isuprel, Milrinone, and Argatroban [HARDSTOP].
  • Certifications [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION]:
    • Active AHA BLS (Basic Life Support — AHA ONLY) certification [HARDSTOP].
    • Active AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support — AHA ONLY) certification [HARDSTOP].
  • EMR Proficiency: Direct clinical documentation experience in Epic EMR.

About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

Numbers & Facts

LocationRock Island, IL

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Cardiovascularunmatched
  • Clinical Competencyunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Heparinunmatched
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  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
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  • Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
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  • Pharmacologyunmatched
  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Respiratory Medicineunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Titrationunmatched
  • Tracheotomyunmatched

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