Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,625 per week

About the role

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Nurse position in Florence, South Carolina. 13‑week assignment, 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts. The role involves caring for patients who need close monitoring but do not require ICU level care, including cardiac, medical, neuro, surgical step‑down and ER holding patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care and stabilize critical cardiac patients.
• Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication; report adverse reactions.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, interpret and record electronic displays.
• Initiate corrective action when 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 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 and BLS certifications.
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience (preferably 1‑2 years).
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment.

Skills

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lean and stoop for extended periods.
• Physical strength to lift 20 lb regularly and up to 50 lb for patient handling.
• Stress‑management and interpersonal skills for diverse patient populations.
• Proficiency with cardiac monitoring equipment and IV therapy.

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

Pay

Pay package based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

12‑hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, for a 13‑week travel assignment.