Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,171 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Randallstown, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU/Stepdown

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join a 40-bed PCU/Stepdown unit. The average daily census is approximately 36 patients, with a diverse patient population including adults and geriatrics experiencing various medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the PCU, including telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation.
• Manage non-titratable cardiac drips and perform essential patient assessments.
• Respond effectively to code situations as a recorder and timekeeper.
• Administer and monitor the peritoneal dialysis process, utilizing the Amia PD System.
• Document patient care accurately using the Cerner iVIEW charting system.

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, with the potential for 1:5 based on patient acuity.
• If floated to a non-telemetry Med-Surg unit, the ratio may be 1:6.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of PCU/Stepdown or Med-Surg/Telemetry experience required.
• Strong EKG interpretation skills and experience managing non-titratable cardiac drips.
• Experience with chest tube management and CVA care.
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale required.
• Completion of 4 hours of annual stroke continuing education is required.

Weekend and Time Off Requirements

• Every other weekend availability is required.
• No time off is permitted during critical holidays and hard-to-fill days.
• Requests for time off of 14 days or less will be auto-approved.

Floating Requirements

Candidates should be prepared to float to non-telemetry Med-Surg units based on facility needs.

Scrub Color and Equipment

• Scrub color is navy blue; scrubs will be provided.
• Specialized equipment includes portable telemetry monitoring.

Work Schedule

This position requires 3 night shifts of 12 hours each, from 19:00 to 07:30.

Additional Information

The unit serves a variety of patient needs, with common diagnoses including CHF, COPD, myocardial infarction, sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, alcohol withdrawal, renal failure, stroke, and altered mental status. The unit is also certified for stroke care, highlighting the importance of specialized knowledge and skills in this area.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38164192. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PCU/Stepdown

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