Travel PCU RN - $3,029 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2+ years of experience and current IL RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a hospital setting
• Patient population includes respiratory insufficiency/disease, acute myocardial infarction, cardiac disease, neurological disorders, and CVA
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Performs special procedures including thoracentesis, chemical cardioversion, and electro cardioversion
• Uses specialized equipment such as BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-07:00); 3x12 schedules also accepted
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• May float within scope to same level of care or one step below (Med Surg)
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active IL RN license in hand required
• Current certifications: BCLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of PCU nursing experience required
• Experience with bedside hemodialysis, endoscopy, chest tubes, EEG, cardioversion, arterial lines, and high-flow oxygen delivery required
• Must have RTO submitted at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide progressive-level nursing care to patients with cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must reside outside a 70-mile radius to be eligible as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-754860. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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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