Travel Step Down RN - $2,759 per week

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) assignment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a 13‑week travel position working 48 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts.

About the role

As a PCU Travel Nurse, you will care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment but are not unstable enough to need ICU care. The PCU (also known as step‑down, cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown, or ER holding) utilizes computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information, enabling early intervention for life‑threatening situations. Patients often receive complex medications, sometimes via intravenous lines that require titration. The role demands the ability to stand, walk, bend, lean, and stoop for long periods, lift up to 20 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds when moving patients, and cope effectively with a fast‑paced environment while relating to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care and stabilize critical cardiac patients
• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications; report adverse reactions
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment; interpret and record electronic displays
• Initiate corrective action when monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology

Requirements

• 1–2 years recent acute care experience
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• NIH certification
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; bend, lean, stoop without difficulty
• Ability to lift 20 pounds routinely; up to 50 pounds for patient handling
• Strong stress‑management and interpersonal skills

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Hours per week: 48
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Employment type: Travel