Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,056 per week

Company : Planet Healthcare

Location : Springfield, IL, 62777

Posted Date : 2 November 2025

Job Type : Contractor

Category : Nursing

Occupation : Nurse

Job Details

Planet Healthcare 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: 11/03/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel

PCU Registered Nurse Jobs – Travel Nursing Opportunity (Night Shift) in Springfield, Illinois

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Springfield, Illinois (zip 62781). This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet Facility, providing high-quality patient care in a supportive healthcare environment. Springfield is a top destination for Illinois nursing jobs, known for its welcoming community and vibrant lifestyle.

PCU RN Job Details

Location: Springfield, IL (zip 62781) – Central Illinois healthcare jobs
Facility: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet Facility
Unit: IMC/PCU (3E IMC)
Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
Shift: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (18:45 – 07:15); option for 3x12s
Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 9/15/2025 – End: 12/15/2025)
Hours per Week: 36
Estimated Weekly Salary: $2000-$2050
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Charting System: Cerner EMR
Scrub Color: Any solid color
Parking: Free with permit

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Illinois RN license (required at submission)
Minimum 1 year of recent PCU/Stepdown nursing experience
BLS and NIHSS certifications (ACLS preferred)
Experience in telemetry, neuro stepdown, IMC, PCU, DOU, or Stepdown settings
Proficient in cardiac monitoring and emergency response
Ability to float within hospital and to affiliate hospitals
Previous travel nursing experience required
Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
Must be able to work 2 out of 3 major holidays if assignment overlaps

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients in a busy IMC/PCU unit
Manage a 1:4 patient ratio with interdisciplinary healthcare team support
Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and cardiac telemetry
Care for ventilated patients, tracheostomies, and chest tubes
Administer cardiac and vasoactive drips, blood products, and IV therapies
Perform wound care, isolation precautions, and operate wound vacs
Support post-surgical and trauma patients, including neuro and orthopedic cases
Float to other nursing units and affiliate hospitals as required
Document patient care accurately using Cerner EMR
Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and other healthcare professionals

Join our healthcare team in Springfield, Illinois and make a difference in a leading hospital. Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel job and experience professional growth in central Illinois!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

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

Planet Healthcare Job ID #398027. 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

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

Our Methodology

Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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Benefits

Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
401k retirement plan
Weekly pay
Referral bonus