Travel PCU RN - $2,483 per week

Job Description

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights

Employment Type

Travel

Overview

Department: PCU / IMC / Med-Surg

Beds: 12 PCU/IMC beds + 4 ICU-capable rooms

Average Census: Approximately 8 patients

ICU: 1:3

IMC/PCU: 1:3–4

Med-Surg: 1:5

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 year of PCU experience (Med-Surg/Telemetry alone is not sufficient)
• OR Prior ICU experience
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Strong patient care and documentation skills
• Cerner EMR experience required

Patient Population

• Pneumonia
• Covid
• Post-operative orthopedic patients (knees, hips)
• Falls
• General PCU/IMC medical patients
• RNs Titrate Drips
• IMC
• Heparin
• ICU
• Levophed
• Cardizem
• Dobutamine
• Vasopressors

Leadership

• Charge Nurse typically carries a small patient assignment.
• Travelers may be asked to function as Charge Nurse.
• House Supervisor oversees both the ED and inpatient floor.
• Unit Manager is a former travel nurse.
• Support Staff: CNA support available. Approximately 1 CNA depending on census (generally when census exceeds 6 patients).
• Telemetry: Remote telemetry monitoring. RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips. Monitoring is performed remotely through Eau Claire.
• Respiratory: Ventilator patients are transferred to a higher level of care.
• Scheduler collaborates with staff for scheduling. Self-scheduling with manager balancing coverage.
• Block scheduling may be considered but is not guaranteed.
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
• Holiday Requirement: Work 2 of the 3 major holidays.
• Call / Standby: Yes
• Low census/standby rotation: 45-minute response time.
• Travelers willing to float (such as assisting in the ED) are less likely to be placed on standby.
• May float to: Emergency Department for task assistance, Care for ED hold patients, Dressing patients.

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Licenses and certifications reimbursed
• Life insurance