Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Job Description
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (Travel Contract)
Location: Valparaiso, IN
Pay Rate: $50/hour
Hours: 72 hours bi-weekly
Shift: Nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Maximum RTO: 1 week
Call Requirements: None
Floating: Required
Blocked Scheduling: Not available
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Valparaiso, Indiana. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a 30-bed unit with a 5:1 patient ratio, focusing on telemetry, heart failure, and stroke cases.
You’ll play a vital role in assessing patients, monitoring telemetry, and documenting care accurately in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care for PCU patients, including telemetry and cardiac monitoring
Conduct assessments and document patient progress accurately and efficiently
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Float to other units as needed to support patient care
Requirements
Licensure & Certifications:
Active Indiana RN license (or Compact License)
BLS and NIHSS required
ACLS required within 6 months of start date
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of PCU or telemetry nursing experience
Proficiency with Cerner EMR
