Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,290 per week in Peoria, IL

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Peoria
Posted on: January 7, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Peoria, IL Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,290 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 1/19/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Stepdown Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar setting License: Active state license required Certifications: BLS required; ACLS recommended Must-Have: - ICU/Intermediate (Stepdown) experience with a nurse to patient ratio of 3 to 1 or 2 to 1. - Experience with trach and ventilated patients. - Ability to titrate drips. Description: This position involves caring for patients with a wide range of medical conditions, including but not limited to COPD, CHF, diabetes mellitus, sepsis, renal issues, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, overdoses, pneumonia, and other respiratory conditions. Nurses will manage patients with tracheostomies and those on ventilators, as well as handle chest tubes, G-tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, and central lines. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 3:1, and nurses are expected to titrate drips, including Cardene, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Heparin, and low-dose or infrequent Vasopressors. A charge nurse will be available unless staffing is not ideal, in which case they may take on patients as well. There are patient care technicians available on each shift with a ratio of 2 PCTs per shift who may take up to 10 patients each if the unit is full. All patients are monitored using bedside Phillips monitors, and tele techs will interpret strips for confirmation by the nursing staff. The scheduling consists of 12-hour shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM. Nursing staff is required to work every other weekend and every other holiday rotation. Travel nurses will float first, with possible assignments in other stepdown or general medical areas, as needed. Scrub color is flexible and any color is acceptable. Unit-specific orientation consists of time spent learning the electronic health record system and additional training with nursing educators and fellow staff. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. Step out of your comfort zone and face new challenges, fostering personal resilience and adaptability. Travel nursing becomes a transformative journey that shapes not only your career but also your character. Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your expertise to different teams. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29057809EXPTEMP

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