Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse - PCU travel assignment in Burlington, Vermont, United States. Specialty: Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU). Start date: 10/29/2026 for 6 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,599-$2,734 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12 rotating (Day/Night). Setting: hospital-based Progressive Care Unit with cardiothoracic and cardiovascular focus.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,599-$2,734 per week
- Contract duration: 6 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 rotating (Day/Night)
- Start date: 10/29/2026
- Setting: Cardiovascular Progressive Care/Telemetry within a hospital environment
- Orientation: Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for postoperative and medical-surgical cardiovascular patients within the PCU, including cardiothoracic surgery, vascular, urology, and cardiology populations
- Monitor and manage post-operative cardiothoracic and vascular patients, including post-CABG, STEMI, and structural heart cases; assess hemodynamics, manage telemetry, and administer medications per care plans
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (physicians, therapists, and families) to develop and implement individualized care plans; document in the EMR (EPIC) and communicate patient progress during handoffs
- Perform and document NIHSS assessments as required; maintain AHA BLS and ACLS certifications; respond to acute changes in patient condition per protocol
- Float to support central PCU units as needed; participate in unit coverage while maintaining patient safety and quality care
- Ensure compliance with evidence-based practices, infection control, and patient safety standards; provide patient and family education as appropriate

Requirements
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification and ongoing BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS assessment prior to start
- Minimum 2 years RN experience in a relevant critical care or progressive care setting
- Experience in a large trauma level 1, teaching facility is preferred
- Cardiology/post-catheterization, STEMI, and structural heart patient experience required
- EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) experience within the past 2 years is required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity unit with rotating day/night shifts and to adhere to scheduling needs

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing assistance to facilitate onboarding
- Unit and facility orientation to support a smooth start
- Ongoing assignment support and clinical coordination with the Healthforce team

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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