Progressive Care / Step‐Down Unit Registered Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)

Nursefinders; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Nursefinders Staffing Division offers opportunities for experienced PCU/SDU Registered Nurses in Illinois to provide advanced monitoring and frequent assessments for higher-acuity patients. Per diem scheduling supports flexible shifts in a fast-paced setting.

Positions include 8-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM) with a focus on cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and post-surgical care, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and strict patient safety

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU/SDU/Telemetry/ICU RN experience.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Strong assessment, cardiac monitoring, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage higher-acuity patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm, confident clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring progressive or step-down level care.
• Perform frequent patient assessments and monitor cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, and vital signs.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per provider orders.
• Care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and post-surgical conditions.
• Recognize early signs of deterioration and elevate care appropriately.
• Collaborate with physicians, ICU teams, and interdisciplinary care partners.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and recovery plans.
• Maintain patient safety, infection control, and quality-of-care standards.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record.

Skills

Active RN license

1 year PCU/SDU/Telemetry/ICU RN exp

BLS certification

Critical thinking

Cardiac monitoring

Communication & teamwork

Calm clinical judgment

Job description

Job Description

Care for complex patients who need close monitoring—without full ICU intensity.

We’re seeking experienced and confident PCU/SDU Registered Nurses to care for patients requiring advanced monitoring and frequent assessments. If you enjoy managing higher‐acuity patients and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, this role offers meaningful impact every shift.

Schedule

• Per Diem
• 8‑Hour Shifts Only
  • 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Days)
  • 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (Eve)
  • 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Nights)

*Start and End Times May Vary*

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring progressive or step‑down level care
• Perform frequent patient assessments and monitor cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, and vital signs
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per provider orders
• Care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and post‑surgical conditions
• Recognize early signs of deterioration and elevate care appropriately
• Collaborate with physicians, ICU teams, and interdisciplinary care partners
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and recovery plans
• Maintain patient safety, infection control, and quality‑of‑care standards
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record

What We’re Looking For

• Active RN license in the state of practice
• Minimum of 1 year of recent PCU, SDU, Telemetry, or ICU RN experience required
• BLS certification required (ACLS preferred)
• Strong assessment, cardiac monitoring, and critical‑thinking skills
• Ability to manage higher‑acuity patients in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Calm, confident clinical judgment

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

You’ll care for complex patients at a key point in their recovery—while enjoying the flexibility of per diem scheduling with consistent 12‑hour day or night shifts.

Company Description

Nursefinders Staffing Division offers employment opportunities with a stable, innovative company in Health Care Staffing, one of the fastest-growing sectors of health care. With Nursefinders, you will be making a difference in people's lives. Whatever position you pursue, we give you the support and tools to accomplish your objective.

With more than 40 years of healthcare staffing experience, Nursefinders is in the business of helping our partners deliver quality care to their patients. As an AMN Healthcare company - the nation's largest provider of healthcare staffing services - we provide access to the largest network of nursing, allied health, and administrative.

We recently have digitized our staffing and have a Mobile Staffing Application which allows all nurses to pick up shifts at their convenience and leisure within just a few clicks. Ask us for more information!