Travel PCU RN - $2,646 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Carbondale, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel RN Job in Carbondale, Illinois

Travel PCU Registered Nurse job in Carbondale, IL 62901: join a supportive, collaborative care team and provide high-quality acute care for cardiac and respiratory patients in a patient-centered Progressive Care Unit. Located in welcoming Southern Illinois, Carbondale offers a friendly community atmosphere, local dining, and easy access to beautiful outdoor recreation. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers strong weekly pay, a 4:1 patient ratio, and the opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced telemetry and step-down environment.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel RN
• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Carbondale, Illinois 62901
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360 - $2,480
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• End Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holidays required
• Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Setting: Progressive Care Unit with a wide variety of cardiac and respiratory patients

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; PCU, telemetry, step-down, or similar acute care experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Provide patient and family education with clear explanations and instructions
• Monitor patient status and promptly report changes in condition
• Maintain complete, timely, and accurate medical records
• Support core measures and quality patient care initiatives
• Contribute to a healthy workplace culture through professional communication and conflict management
• Participate in continuing education and ongoing professional development

Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join this PCU nursing opportunity in Carbondale, Illinois.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #506437. 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: PCU

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