Stepdown/PCU RN
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Stepdown/PCU RN)

Location

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

Employment Type

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position/Specialty: Stepdown/PCU RN
• Shift: 3x12 Nights (1845-0715), with the option for 4x12s if preferred.
• Ratios/Daily Caseload: Not specified.
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year experience required. First-timers not accepted.
• Weekend Requirement: Will work every other weekend.
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH (National Institutes of Health)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred.
• On-call Requirement: No.
• Floating: Will float as needed within scope to meet facility needs.
• Local Candidates Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions.
• Pending License: Not accepted; must have an active Illinois license to apply.
• RTO Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days.
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may call-off up to 36 hours per thirteen-week assignment without compensation for the cancelled hours.

Required Skills and Experience

• Work Setting Experience:

  • Telemetry
  • Neuro Stepdown
  • PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
• Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency Response Skills:

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

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

  • Feeding tube care and management
• Genitourinary/Renal Skills:

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

  • Accessing Ports
  • Blood Product Administration
  • Central line care/management
• Medication Skills:

  • Heparin Protocols
  • Manage Cardiac and Vasoactive drips (no titration)
• Neurological/Psychiatric Case Experience:

  • Craniotomy
  • CVA
  • Pre/Post neurosurgery
• Orthopedics Case Experience:

  • Ortho Trauma
  • Total Joint Replacements
• Respiratory Skills:

  • Care of Ventilated Patients
  • Interpretation of ABGs
  • Tracheostomy Management

Facility Highlights

• Type of Facility: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level I trauma center
• Magnet Status: Magnet hospital/facility
• Total Staffed Beds: 562 beds
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Charting System: Cerner

Additional Information

• Parking: Parking permit required, no cost.
• Required Documents:

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

This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses looking to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.