Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,281 per week

Travel nursing assignment in Louisville, Kentucky.

About the role

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-down Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment. This position requires 36 hours per week, with 12-hour day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients who aren't unstable enough to need ICU care.
• Utilize computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs.
• Detect changes in patient condition, enabling intervention in life-threatening or emergency situations.
• Administer complex medications that may require titration based on patient vital signs.

The PCU nurse is also referred to as a step-down nurse, and the PCU may be known as cardiac step-down, medical step-down, neuro step-down, surgical step-down, and ER holding.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care PCU/Step-down setting.
• Additional requirements may be determined by the client facility.

Benefits

• Weekly pay and direct deposit.
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees.
• Private housing or housing allowance.
• Group health insurance for you and your family.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) matching.
• Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,000.
• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• On-staff clinical support team.
• Access to nationwide travel assignments via the MPX+ mobile app.
• Tax-free per diems, housing stipends, and travel reimbursements.
• Employee assistance programs.