Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,218 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PCU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Assignment in Ypsilanti, Michigan

Explore a rewarding PCU travel nursing job in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where your clinical expertise and patient-centered care support moderately to critically ill patients. This 13-week Progressive Care Unit assignment is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a hospital-based night-shift opportunity in the Ann Arbor area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan, in the Ann Arbor area
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,080
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: January 31, 2027
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Holiday Schedule: Availability to work either Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day or Christmas Eve/Christmas Day is required.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Michigan
• At least 1 year of recent PCU, progressive care, step-down, or intermediate care nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Recent experience with Epic electronic health records (EHR)
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on 12-hour night shifts

PCU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring progressive monitoring and intervention in a hospital PCU setting.
• Perform ongoing patient assessments, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established protocols.
• Monitor telemetry and other clinical data while responding appropriately to changes in patient status.
• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation professionals, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in Epic.
• Support a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment throughout each shift.

Ypsilanti, Michigan Travel Nursing Location

Enjoy your Michigan travel nursing assignment in Ypsilanti, located in the vibrant Ann Arbor area. The community offers convenient access to excellent dining, arts and entertainment, parks, and year-round cultural and recreational activities, creating an inviting setting for your next PCU nursing job.

Apply now to take the next step in your PCU Registered Nurse travel career in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #527528. 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: PCU

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