Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Springfield, IL
Planet Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Stepdown/PCU RN)

Location

• City: Springfield, Illinois
• Facility: Springfield Memorial Hospital, part of Hereford Regional Medical Center

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 Nights (1845-0715), with the option for 4x12s
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating Requirement: Will float as needed within scope

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 1 year required (first-timers not accepted)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH (National Institutes of Health)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• Pending License: Not accepted; must have an active Illinois license

Skills and Experience

Required Work Setting Experience

• Telemetry
• Neuro Stepdown
• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown

Required Skills/Experience

• Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency Response:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Cardiovascular:

  • Post Cardiac Angiogram
  • Pre/Post Cardiac Cath and Surgery
  • Sheath Removal
• Gastrointestinal:

  • Feeding tube care and management
• Genitourinary/Renal:

  • Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy:

  • Accessing Ports, Arterial line management, Blood Product Administration
• Medication Management:

  • Heparin Protocols, Cardiac and Vasoactive drips management
• Neurological/Psychiatric:

  • Craniotomy, CVA, Pre/Post neurosurgery
• Orthopedics:

  • Ortho Trauma, Total Joint Replacements
• Respiratory:

  • Care of Ventilated Patients, Tracheostomy Management

Additional Information

• Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet facility
• Total Staffed Beds: 562
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Documentation Requirements

• Valid US Driver’s License or ID
• Certifications (BLS, ACLS, etc.)
• Physical Exam
• TB Testing
• Drug Screening
• Background Check
• Education Verification

Special Notes

• Candidates must be able to accommodate a maximum of 5 days of requested time off.
• Candidates must complete a 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Flu vaccine or approved exemption required during flu season.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a travel opportunity in a supportive and well-equipped environment.