Travel PCU RN - $2,285 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PCU RN for a 12-hour night shift assignment requiring a BSN and an active IL RN license.

Details

• PCU/Stepdown unit with cardiac telemetry patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Weekend rotation required
• Must be able to work some holidays
• No on-call requirements
• 30-minute meal break
• Epic charting system preferred
• May be required to float between facilities within the health system upon manager request

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license in hand (no emergency or pending licenses accepted)
• BSN required
• BLS certification required (AHA)
• Minimum 1 year of direct experience required
• Skills checklist and 2 references required, with one reference from a Supervisor, Manager, or Charge RN within the last year
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, and remote telemetry monitoring
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing cardiac drips and heparin protocols
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care
• Knowledge of seizure disorder and substance withdrawal management

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to cardiac telemetry and stepdown/PCU patients, including monitoring, medication management, and emergency response
• Participate in rapid response and code team activities as needed
• All requested time off must be submitted with the application and cannot be added afterward
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Employment history with the health system and any acquired facilities must be disclosed if applicable

American Traveler Job ID #P-787313. 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 - Progressive Care Unit

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