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RN Progressive Care Unit (Intermediate)

Carle Health

Job Location:

Normal, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 23 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Experienced Inpatient RN only >1yr

$10000 Sign on Bonus RN> 1yr 3yr Commitment External applicants only

BSN Bonus $2500

Position Highlights:

Number of beds on unit: 18
Patient population (age diagnosis specifics about unit): 18 or older neuro & medical diagnosis (any neurological disorder or disease stroke designated unit any medical or surgical patient needing a higher level of care) Level of care: Intermediate (ICU stepdown)
Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4
Department culture and resources: Clinically excellent staff dedicated team always willing to help each other. Our standard of care is vital signs taken every 4 hours at minimum purposeful hourly rounding patients out of bed/ambulating whenever possible.
Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Frequent medication administration continuous telemetry monitoring frequent physical assessments use of safe patient handling equipment management of surgical sites or wounds & surgical drains internal and external catheters

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is committed to our Nursing Professional Practice Model; we believe in caring relationships with our patients families community and colleagues to provide exceptional PCU our dedicated nursing staff nurse leaders interdisciplinary team members and physician partners practice in an eighteen-bed intermediate care unit providing specialized medical and nursing care by a highly-trained staff utilizing the most current technology and equipment. Medical diagnoses include but are not limited to stroke transient ischemic attack seizure syncope dizziness encephalopathy renal failure respiratory failure sepsis and post-operative neurosurgical procedures. The unit is fast-paced exciting and always evolving.

Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care nursing interventions and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate all requirements of departmental all required DNV measures for identified stroke / TIA patients are addressed and accurately good communication with patients/family by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding bedside shift report and monitors post operative neurosurgical patients.

Qualifications

Certifications: RN BLS ACLS within 1yr Education: Nursing diploma Work Experience: >1yr

Carle Health Company Overview

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Discover the job the career the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health were committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued respected and empowered where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. Weve grown to include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1500 doctors and advanced practice providers. Were developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine the worlds first engineering-based medical school and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center Carle Foundation Hospital Carle Health Methodist Hospital Carle Health Proctor Hospital Carle Health Pekin Hospital and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations the nations highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information:

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $36.8per hour - $59.89per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidates experience qualifications location training licenses shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit

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