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PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Contract in Winfield, Illinois

Seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse for a 12-week travel nursing contract in Winfield, IL, near Chicago. Care for medically complex adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced acute care and telemetry environment while joining a collaborative progressive care team.

PCU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 12-week travel nurse contract
• Location: Winfield, Illinois (60190), a welcoming suburban community with convenient access to the Chicago area
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend coverage is required
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4 on days and 1:5 on nights and weekends
• Orientation: Approximately 12 hours
• Additional Scheduling: Four 12-hour shifts may be available
• Floating: Flexibility to float to additional progressive care units, overflow areas, and, on rare occasions, another nearby location may be required

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license in hand; emergency and pending licenses are not accepted
• At least 1 year of direct acute care nursing experience; 2 years of PCU or comparable progressive care experience is strongly preferred
• Progressive care, telemetry, step-down, or comparable acute care nursing experience
• Experience managing cardiac drips and caring for telemetry patients
• Experience caring for stroke and neurologic patients, including patients requiring tracheostomy care, thoracic surgery recovery, interventional radiology, and postoperative care
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Willingness to float as needed and adapt to changing patient assignments

PCU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care and acute care setting
• Monitor patients requiring telemetry and identify changes in cardiac and neurologic status
• Manage cardiac drips and provide timely interventions based on patient condition
• Care for patients recovering from thoracic surgery, interventional procedures, and other complex medical or surgical treatments
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, administer medications, and evaluate patient responses to treatment
• Provide tracheostomy care and support patients with complex postoperative needs
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, rapid response teams, and other members of the healthcare team
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively during patient handoff
• Float to designated units and overflow areas while maintaining high standards of patient care
• Support patient education, safety initiatives, discharge planning, and continuity of care

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Winfield, Illinois, near Chicago. Join a collaborative progressive care team on the night shift and advance your travel nursing career.

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.