Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,707 per week

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary :

• Patient Monitoring: Track continuous cardiac rhythms via telemetry, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, and vital signs.
• Assessments & Diagnostics: Perform frequent head-to-toe and specialized assessments (such as neuro checks or urine output tracking) to catch early signs of patient deterioration.
• Medication & Drips: Administer complex IV medications, titrate specialized drug drips (e.g., heparin, nitroglycerin), and manage blood transfusions.
• Equipment Management: Operate intermediate care tech like non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP), high-flow oxygen, wound vacs, Foley catheters, and feeding tubes.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists to coordinate care plans and discharge needs.
• Post-Operative & Cardiac Care: Manage recovery for patients with complex surgical histories, cardiac events, or respiratory complications transitioning out of the ICU.
• Patient & Family Education: Explain treatment plans, recovery steps, and medication regimens to patients and their families.
• Documentation & Leadership: Maintain electronic health records (EHR) and oversee PCU nursing assistants and support staff.

Med Ninjas Job ID #18264. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Med Ninjas

At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.

We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.

On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.

Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits