Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,374 per week
Job Description & Requirements
Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a 13-week assignment in Waco, Texas. The position will involve 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, and night shifts.
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: August 9, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
Required Qualifications
- One year of recent experience as a Stepdown RN
- Current Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
- Current BLS Certification (AHA/ARC)
- Current ACLS Certification (AHA/ARC)
Preferred Qualifications
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) Certification
- NIHSS Certification
Summary
A Stepdown Registered Nurse provides care to patients who are transitioning from intensive care to medical-surgical or general inpatient units. These patients require frequent monitoring and specialized nursing interventions. They assess and manage complex patient needs, administer medications and treatments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient-centered care.
Essential Work Functions
- Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of telemetry patients
- Notifies supervisor or physician of patient's cardiac status and response to interventions
- Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned telemetry patients
- Initiates patient education plans according to individualized needs, focusing on cardiac health, risk factors, and lifestyle modifications
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for telemetry patients
- Maintains confidentiality of patients and client
Required Essential Skills
- Critical thinking
- Service excellence
- Good interpersonal communication skills
Physical Abilities
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), push, pull, and bend
Interpersonal Skills
- Must be able to work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
Technical/Motor Skills
- Must have the ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment
Mental Requirements
- Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public and customers while meeting deadlines under pressure
- Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally, as well as working without assistance from other personnel
- Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail
Sensory
- Must possess visual acuity and ability to effectively communicate
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
- Life and short-term disability offered
- 401(k) matching
- Aggressive refer-a-friend bonus program
- 24/7 recruiter support
- Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
About Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.