Travel IMC/Telemetry Registered Nurse

GHR Healthcare - Travel 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: 05/11/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Springfield, IL (13-week)\n

Travel PCU Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit RN) – Springfield, IL | 13-week assignment. Illinois RN license required; 2+ years telemetry/stepdown or cardiac telemetry experience preferred.

\n\nOverview\n

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Springfield, Illinois. This 13-week travel nurse assignment is at a Magnet-recognized, Level I Trauma Center caring for a diverse adult patient population in a modern acute care setting. Ideal for telemetry nurses, stepdown nurses, and cardiac telemetry RNs looking for Illinois travel nurse opportunities.

\n\nJob Details\n

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• Assignment Length: 13 weeks\n
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,000 – $2,100 (competitive travel nurse pay)\n
• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 — Springfield healthcare jobs, Illinois nursing jobs\n
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet Facility\n
• Unit: Medical Cardiac (MMC6250-6E) — Progressive Care Unit / PCU / Stepdown\n
• Shift: Nights • 3x12-hour (18:45 – 07:15)\n
• Hours per Week: 36\n
• Start Date: May 11, 2026 • End Date: August 10, 2026\n
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend\n
• Charting System: Cerner\n
• Scrub Color: Any solid color\n
• Parking: Free with permit\n

\n\nRequired Qualifications\n

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• Active Illinois RN license (required at time of application)\n
• Minimum 2 years recent PCU/Stepdown/Telemetry/Cardiac Telemetry experience\n
• ACLS and BLS (AHA or Red Cross only); NIHSS preferred\n
• Experience with Cerner electronic documentation\n
• Strong ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias, cardiac drips (including titration), and continuous telemetry monitoring\n
• Experience caring for post-cardiac procedures, hemodialysis patients, and respiratory support modalities (BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC)\n
• Previous charge experience, teaching hospital, and Level I Trauma experience preferred\n
• Willingness to float to similar units as needed\n
• Must complete all compliance and onboarding requirements prior to start\n

\n\nResponsibilities\n

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• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients with complex cardiac, respiratory, renal, and neurological conditions\n
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and telemetry; manage cardiac and vasoactive drips and respond rapidly to changes\n
• Care for patients post-cardiac cath, angiogram, MI, cardiac surgery, and other cardiovascular procedures\n
• Manage feeding tubes, surgical drains, central and peripheral lines, wound care and wound vacs\n
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams\n
• Educate patients and families on care plans, procedures, and discharge instructions\n
• Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner and adhere to infection control and isolation precautions\n
• Float to like units as needed to support hospital operations\n

\n\nWhy Join This Travel Nursing Assignment\n

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• Work at a Magnet-recognized, Level I Trauma Center—great experience for career growth in acute care and telemetry nursing\n
• Exposure to complex cardiac and post-procedure care that strengthens PCU and stepdown nursing skills\n
• Live and work in Springfield, IL — vibrant community, historic sites, parks, and a welcoming environment for traveling nurses\n
• Free parking with permit and supportive interdisciplinary teams\n

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Ready to advance your career as a PCU Registered Nurse or travel telemetry nurse in Springfield, IL? Apply now to be considered for this 13-week travel assignment and join our healthcare team today!

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 - Travel Job ID #475690. 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 | RN

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