Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,179 per week

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: 10/27/2025
• 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!

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Planet Healthcare Job ID # . 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

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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.

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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