Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,216 per week

About the role

Alliance Services, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Specialty and shift

• Discipline: RN
• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Shift: 12 hours, nights (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)

Schedule and duration

• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel
• Guaranteed 48 hours per week with overtime after 48 hours worked
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Float to all inpatient units as needed
• Low census eligible in hour increments, typically in 4-hour increments; unit may ask traveler to work only 4 or 8 hours of a shift

Unit and patient details

• 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit; fast-paced with high patient turnover
• Patient ratio typically 1:4
• Patient population includes post-op CABG/Valve, thoracotomy, vascular, arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defib, ablations, acute chest pain/MI, and med/surg overflow including detox, DKA, COPD exacerbation, respiratory failure, and Fem Pop Bypass

Requirements

• Must have at least 1 year of strong cardiac experience (Cardiac SDU, Intermediate Cardiac, or Cardiac ICU)
• 2 years of IMC/PCU/Tele experience
• Experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro drips required
• At least one prior travel assignment required
• 1 year of recent EPIC charting experience required
• Must be able to pass EKG test during first week of hire
• Required certifications: WI RN License, BLS, and ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• Associate Degree or Certificate required; Bachelor's Degree preferred

Facility

This is a well-established regional hospital offering a comprehensive range of medical services, including a specialized 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit. The facility supports a high-acuity patient population with a focus on cardiac care, post-operative recovery, and complex medical conditions. The organization maintains a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care across a wide variety of inpatient specialties.

Location

Wausau, WI

Pay

• Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $3216
• $500 CONTRACT COMPLETION BONUS
• Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined

Benefits

• Weekly pay via direct deposit and accessible payroll support
• 401k with 100% matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Maximum non-tax stipends available including lodging, meals and incidentals
• 24/7 On-call support