American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rock Island, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit/Stepdown role requiring IL licensure and 15+ months of PCU, IMCU, or post-op cardiac experience.
Details
- Cardiac Stepdown unit with 48 beds
- Patient ratio averages 1:5-7
- Patient population includes pre/post CABG, post cardiac cath, pacemaker, TAVR, watchman, and ablation cases
- Utilizes drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Isuprel, Milrinone, and Argatroban with some titration
- Uses specialty equipment including chest tubes, femstops, trachs, CBIs, drains, and central lines
- Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts starting at 1845, 48 hrs/week (36 hrs/week option available)
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Float required across Quad Cities campuses (Rock Island, Moline, Bettendorf, Muscatine) as needed
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required, must be willing to obtain IA license or compact license upon offer acceptance
- BLS and ACLS certification (AHA preferred)
- Minimum 15 months of IMCU, PCU, Stepdown, or post-op cardiac experience required
- Experience with respiratory patients highly preferred
- Required equipment experience: femstops, CBIs, and central lines
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Preceptor and Charge RN experience preferred, as role may require stepping into these functions
- Work history/resume with all gaps over 30 days explained
- Skills checklist specific to med tele/progressive care unit/cardiac
- One supervisory reference completed within the last 24 months
- Current driver's license or proof of permanent residency
Additional Information
- May be asked to step into Charge RN or Preceptor responsibilities
- Required to work 1-2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) unless the unit is closed
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates accepted through December 31, 2026
- Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments in another market within 12 months of separation
American Traveler Job ID #P-780945. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.