Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,005 per week

About the role

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role supports a 24/7 stepdown Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with a focus on adult Medical and Telemetry patients. The RN will provide advanced patient care, including handling ventilators, trachs, and medication drips, with a commitment to positive patient outcomes and effective communication. Orientation begins on day shift, with availability required during the entire orientation week for training. Float rotation may be required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced patient care in a stepdown ICU setting.
• Manage ventilators, tracheostomies, and medication drips.
• Care for adult medical and telemetry patients.
• Promote positive patient outcomes and effective communication.
• Support a fast‑paced unit emphasizing teamwork and patient safety.

Requirements

• Valid RN license.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• EKG interpretation proficiency.
• Minimum 1+ years of critical care experience.
• Ability to care for adult medical and telemetry patients.
• Team player with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with tracheostomies, ventilators, and medication drips (preferred).

Skills

• Ventilator management.
• Tracheostomy care.
• Medication drip administration.
• EKG interpretation.
• Effective communication.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit/free checking.
• Unlimited free CE credits.

Pay

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

Schedule

Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.