Travel PCU RN - $2,483 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN – PCU / IMC / Med-Surg

Unit Overview

• Department: PCU / IMC / Med-Surg
• Beds: 12 PCU/IMC beds + 4 ICU-capable rooms
• Average Census: Approximately 8 patients

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• ICU: 1:3
• IMC/PCU: 1:3–4
• Med-Surg: 1:5
• Minimum of 2 RNs on the unit at all times.
• Team nursing model with RN + LPN caring for up to 7 patients together.

Required Experience

Must Have

• Minimum 1 year of PCU experience (Med-Surg/Telemetry alone is not sufficient)
  OR
• Prior ICU experience
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Strong patient care and documentation skills
• Cerner EMR experience required

Accepted

• First-time travelers
• Travel duos

Common Patient Population

• Pneumonia
• COVID
• Post-operative orthopedic patients (knees, hips)
• Falls
• General PCU/IMC medical patients

Drip Management

RNs Titrate Drips

• Yes

Common Drips

IMC

• Amiodarone
• Heparin

ICU

• Levophed
• Cardizem
• Dobutamine
• Vasopressors

Leadership

• Charge Nurse typically carries a small patient assignment.
• Travelers may be asked to function as Charge Nurse .
• House Supervisor oversees both the ED and inpatient floor.
• Unit Manager is a former travel nurse.

Support Staff

• CNA support available.
• Approximately 1 CNA depending on census (generally when census exceeds 6 patients).

Telemetry

• Remote telemetry monitoring.
• RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips.
• Monitoring is performed remotely through Eau Claire.

Respiratory

• Ventilator patients are transferred to a higher level of care.

Scheduling

• Scheduler collaborates with staff for scheduling.
• Self-scheduling with manager balancing coverage.
• Travelers should remain flexible to fill staffing gaps.
• Block scheduling may be considered but is not guaranteed .

Weekend Requirement

• Every 3rd weekend
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Holiday Requirement

• Work 2 of the 3 major holidays

Call / Standby

• Yes
• Low census/standby rotation
• 45-minute response time
• Travelers willing to float (such as assisting in the ED) are less likely to be placed on standby.

Floating

• Floating is optional.
• If declining to float, the alternative may be being sent home without pay for those hours.
• May float to:
  • Emergency Department for task assistance
  • Care for ED hold patients

Dress Code

• Any solid-colored scrubs

Orientation

• 4 hours of computer-based training (CBT) and onboarding
• 8 hours of unit/floor orientation

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance