Travel Step Down RN - $2,919 per week

About the role

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RNs care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment but are not unstable enough for ICU care. Often referred to as step‑down nurses, they work in cardiac, medical, neuro, surgical step‑down or ER holding units, utilizing computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital data, detect changes, and enable timely intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care and stabilize critical cardiac patients.
• Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, interpret and record electronic displays.
• Initiate corrective action when monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Lift up to 20 pounds routinely; patient moving/lifting may require up to 50 pounds.
• Cope with stress in a fast‑paced environment and relate to patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements

• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications.
• Minimum 1‑2 years recent acute care experience (PCU experience preferred).
• Ability to lift 20 pounds routinely; patient handling may require up to 50 pounds.
• Physical stamina for prolonged standing, walking, bending, leaning, and stooping.
• Strong stress‑management and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

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

Schedule

• 48 hours per week
• 12‑hour night shifts
• 13‑week assignment