Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,131 per week in Anchorage, AK

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Anchorage, AK
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,131 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/15/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Anchorage, Alaska, 99508!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 07:00 - 19:30 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years in step-down ICU/IMC/PCU and telemetry/cardiac monitoring License: Must have a permanent RN license Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH-SS Must-Have: 1 year of step-down ICU/IMC/PCU experience 1 year of telemetry/cardiac monitoring experience Description: Seeking a Registered Nurse for a high acuity step-down unit. The position requires strong skills in managing patients with complex needs. Staffing includes 1 charge RN and 6 RNs on both day and night shifts. Patient ratios are 3:1, ensuring personalized care for each patient. The unit is equipped with bedside monitors, IV pumps, and various respiratory support systems. Experience with trach patients requiring continuous BiPap and long-term vent support is preferred. Candidates should have knowledge of titratable drips such as dopamine, dobutamine, and nitroglycerin. Familiarity with CIWA assessments and alcohol/drug withdrawal treatment is advantageous. Emergent cardioversion and other procedures requiring moderate sedation will occur in a procedural area. Looking for positive, team-focused individuals who can adapt to rapidly changing patient acuity. Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment is essential. Physical assessments and intake/output documentation are required every 4 hours. Hourly safety rounds and bi-hourly positioning and ADLs are part of unit protocol. Bedside handoff is mandatory for effective communication and continuity of care. Weekends will be required on an alternating basis. Delayed start is used rather than on-call shifts when the patient census is low.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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