Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,424 per week

LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in meriden, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Meriden, Connecticut
Assignment Length: 12 Weeks
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown
Shift: Nights – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (3 x 12-hour shifts)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse for a 12-week travel assignment in Connecticut. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care to patients requiring close monitoring and specialized nursing interventions in a fast-paced stepdown environment. This role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage patients with complex medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring progressive or stepdown level care.
Perform ongoing patient assessments and monitor changes in clinical condition.
Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to telemetry findings.
Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments.
Monitor and manage patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions.
Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using the electronic medical record.
Maintain compliance with patient safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and hospital policies.

Requirements
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Stepdown experience required.
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required.
Previous Epic EMR experience required.
Strong telemetry interpretation, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Assignment Highlights
12-week travel assignment.
Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
No on-call requirement.
Opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-focused Progressive Care/Stepdown environment.

If you're an experienced PCU RN looking for your next travel assignment in Connecticut, we'd love to hear from you!

About LanceSoft

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we're 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits