
PCU | RN
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Herrin, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $67.22
- Weekly
- $2,420
- Yearly (full-time)
- $125,840
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 16, 2026
This job pays about $67.22/hour — 46% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois right now
- 1,421 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 5 of them in Herrin.
- Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.95/hour across 433 jobs).
Job description
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) Travel Nursing Job in Herrin, Illinois
Join our healthcare team as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) in Herrin, Illinois. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers an opportunity to provide patient care and collaborate with the healthcare team in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting. Located in scenic Southern Illinois, Herrin offers a welcoming community atmosphere with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and the natural beauty of the Shawnee region.
PCU RN Travel Job Details
- Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Job Title: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment
- Location: Herrin, Illinois
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- End Date: February 15, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Nursing Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
- Work Setting: On-site
PCU Registered Nurse Requirements
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate patient care in a clinical environment
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities
- Assess patients to identify changing mental, physical, and psychosocial needs
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate members of the care team
- Provide clear explanations, education, and instructions to patients and their responsible support persons
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and medical records
- Support quality and patient-safety initiatives, including applicable core measure responsibilities
- Use professional communication and conflict-management skills to promote a healthy workplace environment
- Participate in continuing education and maintain current nursing knowledge
Apply now for this PCU RN travel nursing opportunity in Herrin, Illinois, and make a meaningful impact on patients in Southern Illinois.
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.
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