Overview
Registered Nurse, PCU (Progressive Care Unit) – Carbondale, Illinois – Start 09/14/2026 – 13 weeks – $2,511 to $2,625 per week – 36 guaranteed hours – Days shift – Travel assignment in a hospital setting

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,511–$2,625 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Travel assignment in a hospital setting
- Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed; preference may be accommodated
- Every other weekend and holidays; no on-call requirements, with overtime available for those who want it
- Acuity varies with a focus on cardiac and respiratory patients
- Supportive department culture with accessible management

Responsibilities
- Assess patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs and develop an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Implement and evaluate the patient’s plan of care, adjusting as needed based on clinical status
- Provide explanations and instructions to patients and responsible persons; educate families on care plans and discharge needs
- Demonstrate nursing clinical judgment to recognize and report changes in patient condition; respond promptly to evolving acuity
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records and participate in continual quality improvement efforts related to core measures
- Contribute to a healthy workplace through professional communication and collaboration; participate in continuing education

Requirements
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
- Current CPR/BLS card
- ACLS certification
- Certifications aligned with PCU and cardiac care as listed in the job notes (see below)
- Ability to work in a Progressive Care Unit setting and manage a 4:1 patient ratio on PCU
- Eligibility to work a 13-week travel assignment with 36 guaranteed hours

Notes on Licenses, Certifications, and Experience
- Current Illinois RN license; CPR/BLS required; ACLS required
- PCU/Progressive Care Unit experience and/or related cardiac and respiratory care background is expected
- Additional unit-specific certifications listed in the job notes are required or preferred as applicable

Benefits and Support
- Overtime opportunities available for those who want it
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide travel assignments available through the organization

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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