Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,059 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Great Falls, Montana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

The Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse will provide care to hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients on a medical/surgical unit that do not require transfer to the ICU. This role involves delivering physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural support to patients while anticipating a diverse range of medical conditions. The expected patient population includes, but is not limited to:

• Post-operative surgical patients requiring more intensive monitoring
• Pre and post percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) care
• Pacemaker placement
• Revascularization procedures
• Carotid endarterectomy patients
• Conditions such as congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), renal failure, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), sepsis, and various surgical services

Nurses will be expected to manage patients in relative stability while recognizing that certain diagnoses may require skilled assessment and intervention to mitigate deterioration. The role requires proficiency in operating advanced medical equipment and caring for patients with central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, multiple IVs, and those requiring long-term ventilatory support or CPAP/BiPAP oxygen support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care from admission to discharge, including discharge planning.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired outcomes.
• Assess and implement established policies and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Act as a clinical leader and assist with the precepting of staff.
• Interact effectively with patients and their significant others, upholding professional nursing standards.
• Supervise and guide RN, LPN, CNA, housekeeping, and dietary staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Current State of Montana RN Licensure
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required (or to be obtained within 6 months of hire)
• EPNC and TNCC certification preferred but not mandatory
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate advanced medical equipment, including A-lines and chest tubes
• Knowledge of medication management, particularly common IV medications such as Heparin, Diltiazem, Dobutamine (not titrated), Lasix, Amiodarone, and Dopamine (not titrated)
• Basic cardiac telemetry and EKG interpretation skills
• Experience with pediatric patients is preferred
• Previous experience with post-heart catheterization and post-operative vascular surgery patients is an advantage

Additional Information

Holiday coverage is required. This position may require flexibility in providing support to the Medical Surgical Nursing Unit during staffing actions.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #37531830. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PCU/Stepdown

About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the  greatest workforce on earth , and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.

Wellspring One was named one of  SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026 , a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey.

We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.

If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.

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