Travel Med Tele PCU RN - $1,978 per week
TotalMed · Bismarck, ND · 3 wk ago
On-siteInternship
About the role
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RNs provide care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment but are not unstable enough for ICU care. They utilize computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information, detect changes, and enable intervention in life‑threatening situations. PCU nurses often handle complex medications, adjust IV titrations, and perform step‑down functions such as cardiac, medical, neuro, surgical step‑down or ER holding.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic bedside care; stabilize critical cardiac patients.
- Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
- Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays.
- Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
- Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
- Lift up to 20 pounds routinely; patient handling may require lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Cope with stress in a fast‑paced environment and relate to patients of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements
- Active RN license.
- ACLS certification.
- BLS certification.
- 1‑2 years recent acute care experience (minimum 2 years preferred).
Schedule
- 36 hours per week.
- 12‑hour shifts, days.
- Start date: October 5, 2026.
- Duration: 13 weeks.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Guaranteed hours.
- Continuing education.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Sick pay.
- Wellness and fitness programs.
- Referral bonus.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Benefits effective day 1.