Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-Hour Nights

Apply for a PCU travel nurse job in Quincy, Illinois, caring for high-acuity patients in a 24-bed stepdown unit within an acute care, Level II trauma environment. This 13-week Illinois travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact through close patient monitoring and advanced nursing interventions. Quincy is a welcoming Mississippi River community known for its historic character, scenic surroundings, and comfortable small-city atmosphere.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
• Location: Quincy, Illinois
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Unit: 24-bed PCU with approximately a 1:3–4 nurse-to-patient ratio based on acuity
• Charting: EPIC
• Weekend Coverage: May work up to every other weekend

Progressive Care Unit RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Illinois
• At least 1 year of recent progressive care, stepdown, or comparable acute care nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, and clinical judgment skills
• Comfort caring for patients requiring continuous monitoring, high-flow oxygen, and intravenous medication infusions
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and participate in scheduled weekend coverage

PCU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to high-acuity progressive care and stepdown patients
• Monitor and manage patients with dysrhythmias, cardiopulmonary conditions, sepsis, high-flow oxygen needs, and behavioral health considerations
• Safely administer and titrate ordered intravenous medications, including dopamine, norepinephrine, diltiazem, heparin, dexmedetomidine, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, dobutamine, and nicardipine
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate clinical team
• Collaborate with providers, educators, and interdisciplinary team members to support safe, effective patient care
• Complete accurate documentation and care coordination in EPIC
• Support efficient patient throughput while maintaining high standards of safety, communication, and compassion

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel assignment in Quincy, Illinois, and join a dedicated acute care healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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