PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Mount Vernon, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Mount Vernon, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,767/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 31, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.65
- Weekly
- $2,767
- Yearly (full-time)
- $143,884
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $57.65/hour — 25% 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, 48 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
- 1,448 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 6 of them in Mount Vernon.
- Pay in these listings: $17.00 – $99.07/hour, median $61.12/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($66.72/hour across 462 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This 13-week travel assignment is for a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse caring for patients who require close monitoring and advanced nursing support. You will manage telemetry and cardiac monitoring, respond to changes in patient condition, start IVs, manage cardiac drips, assist with bedside cardioversion, and care for patients with conditions including COPD, CAD, CHF, AFib, sepsis, and COVID. The schedule offers 12-hour night shifts, with no on-call expectation, and first-time travelers are welcome.
Weather:
Mount Vernon generally has crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with comfortable afternoons, chilly evenings, and occasional rain. It is a pleasant season for exploring local parks, enjoying scenic drives, and discovering nearby attractions.
Fun Things To Do:
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Local History: Explore the Jefferson County Historical Village and learn about the area’s past.
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Outdoor Recreation: Walk the trails and enjoy the lake views at Rend Lake.
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Day Trip: Visit the Shawnee National Forest for hiking, overlooks, and scenic landscapes.
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Day Trip: Explore the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area and its distinctive sandstone formations.
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Food and Entertainment: Browse local restaurants, cafés, and community events in downtown Mount Vernon.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Mount Vernon, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
Duration: 13 weeks, 48 hours per week
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