Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
27 days ago
Washington
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 12/01/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Washington, DC (zip code 20007). Join a leading teaching hospital and healthcare team, providing exceptional patient care in a vibrant, historic neighborhood near the Potomac River. This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations while experiencing all that the nation's capital has to offer.\n \n\nPCU RN Job Details\n\n • Location: Washington, DC 20007 (ideal for nurses seeking DC healthcare jobs)\n, • Healthcare Setting: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital\n, • Unit: S52 Med Surg IMC (Intermediate Care Unit)\n, • Contract Length: 13-week travel nursing contract\n, • Start Date: December 1, 2025\n, • End Date: March 2, 2026\n, • Hours per Week: 36 (3x12-hour shifts)\n, • Shift: Rotating Day & Night (07:00 - 19:00 or 19:00 - 07:00)\n, • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend\n, • Patient Ratio: 1:4\n, • Unit Size: 28 beds\n, • Charting System: Cerner\n, • Flu Vaccine: Required\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary: $1610 - $1730\n\n\nPCU Registered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Active DC Registered Nurse (RN) license (pending status accepted at submission; must have license in hand before start)\n, • BLS certification required\n, • ACLS and BSN preferred\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown nursing\n, • At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment required\n, • Proficiency with Cerner electronic charting system\n, • Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity\n, • Two supervisor references required\n, • Willingness to care for COVID-19 patients as assigned\n\n\nPCU RN Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex medical and surgical diagnoses (e.g., thoracic surgery, GI bleeds, pneumonia, liver failure, CHF exacerbations)\n, • Monitor and interpret telemetry and dysrhythmias; manage cardiac drips (no titration)\n, • Start and maintain IVs, administer medications via Pyxis, and follow IV insulin protocols\n, • Provide care for central lines, chest tubes, tracheostomies, and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and social services\n, • Participate in rapid response and code teams as needed\n, • Float to other nursing units as required\n, • Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner\n Planet Healthcare Job ID #429988. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus