Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,448 per week

Alliance Services, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2448

$500 CONTRACT COMPLETION BONUS

Opportunity:

RN - Stepdown

Job Details:

• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• 13-week contract
• Float to all inpatient units as needed
• Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required
• Contract is eligible for 36 hours of low census unbillable hours - can be low censused in hour increments as needed
• Unit will typically low census in 4-hour increments and may ask traveler to work only 4 or 8 hours of a shift
• Work in a 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit with a fast-paced, high patient turnover environment
• Patient population includes post-op CABG/Valve, thoracotomy, vascular, arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defib, ablations, acute CP/MI, and med/surg overflow including detox, DKA, COPD exacerbation, respiratory failure, and Fem Pop Bypass
• Typical patient ratio of 1:4
• Must be able to pass EKG test during first week of hire
• Minimum 1 year of strong cardiac experience required (Cardiac SDU/Intermediate Cardiac/Cardiac ICU)
• Minimum 2 years of IMC/PCU/Tele experience required
• Experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro Drips required
• At least one completed travel assignment required
• Minimum 1 year of recent EPIC charting experience required
• Required certifications: WI RN License, BLS, and ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• Associate Degree or Certificate required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Scrub colors: any color

Facility:

This facility is a full-service hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and specialty care services. The cardiac telemetry and stepdown unit is a high-acuity, fast-paced environment supporting a diverse patient population with complex cardiac and surgical needs. The facility maintains a strong commitment to quality patient care and expects travelers to be independent, resilient, and adaptable to a dynamic clinical setting.

Location:

Wausau, WI

Wausau is a vibrant city nestled in central Wisconsin, offering a wonderful blend of outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and a welcoming community atmosphere. From scenic hiking and skiing opportunities in the surrounding area to a charming downtown filled with dining and entertainment, Wausau is an excellent destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional fulfillment and an enriching lifestyle.

About Alliance Services:

Alliance services, Inc. wants you on our team! As a nurse-founded, nurse-owned, minority-owned travel-nurse agency, it is our first priroity to ensure that we offer top pay and an outstanding employee experience from start to finish. Making sure that you receive the most generous pay package possible, and a career-enhancing clinical experience at the destination of your choice. Our dedicated recruiters are committed to providing excellent service to you and foster a greater sense of belonging as not just an employee, but as a valued member of our extended family.

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Weekly pay via direct deposit and accessible payroll support
• 401k with 100% matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Maximum non-tax stipends available including lodging, meals and incidentals
• 24/7 On-call support

Alliance Services, Inc. Job ID #65175097. 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.

About Alliance Services, Inc.

Alliance Services is a woman-owned, minority-owned, nurse-owned, and veteran-owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in West Bend, serving Milwaukee, Southeast WI, and other areas in the Midwest and across the country. Our company was founded in 2000 by a U.S. Army veteran and Registered Nurse determined to provide cost-effective staffing services to healthcare systems and offer competitive pay, flexibility, and outstanding benefits to her fellow nurses.

Since then, Alliance has grown exponentially. Today, we service many of Wisconsin’s largest healthcare systems and employ hundreds of highly skilled Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, CBRF-certified professionals, and many more. We’re not just an RN job placement agency or a travel RN company – we’re a true partner to the candidates we work with, as well as the hospitals and care facilities we staff for.

Our mission is to redefine healthcare staffing by fostering a greater sense of belonging. At Alliance, you’re not just a number, you’re a valued member of our extended family.

We’re different from your average healthcare employment agency. Our company’s core values – which we live and work by every day – help set us apart.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

We take ownership of our actions, decisions, and commitments. By holding ourselves and our professionals accountable, we not only ensure the highest standards in healthcare staffing, but also build a foundation of trust with our professionals and healthcare partners. 

HONESTY & COMMUNICATION:

We prioritize transparent and open lines of communication to seamlessly connect healthcare professionals with assignments that match their skill sets and preferences. By fostering clear and timely exchanges, we enhance collaboration, build trust, and ensure the best possible outcomes for all parties involved.

COMPASSION:

Compassion is the heartbeat of our service. We approach every interaction with kindness, understanding and genuine care. This inspires our healthcare professionals to do the same, fostering a patient-centered and ethical approach to healthcare.

JOY IN SERVICE:

Our dedicated team takes care of the administrative aspects so our healthcare professionals and facilities can focus on what they do best: providing exceptional patient care and finding clinical fulfillment and joy in their work. Our professionals love what they do.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus