Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,236 per week

About the role

As a PCU Travel Nurse, you will care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment, but aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. You will utilize computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information, detect changes, and enable intervention for life‑threatening or emergency situations. Close observation is necessary as many PCU patients receive significant complex medications, sometimes via intravenous lines that may need adjustment or titration.

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.

Requirements

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• NIH certification
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience (1‑2 years preferred)
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Skills

• Able to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty
• Capable of lifting 20 pounds routinely; patient lifting may require up to 50 pounds
• Good stress‑coping skills
• Ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds
• Proficiency with cardiac monitoring and other specialized equipment

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

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