Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,218 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Ypsilanti, Michigan Join a high-acuity surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as a travel Registered Nurse in Ypsilanti, MI, near Ann Arbor. This opportunity is ideal for a clinically confident RN who enjoys caring for complex post-surgical patients, managing advanced lines and drains, and collaborating with a supportive, team-oriented healthcare team. Ypsilanti offers historic charm, local dining, arts, parks, and convenient access to the cultural and recreational attractions of southeastern Michigan. PCU Travel Nurse Job Details Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,080 Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan, in the greater Ann Arbor area Healthcare Setting: High-acuity surgical PCU/progressive care step-down unit Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Hours: 36 hours per week Start Date: October 19, 2026 End Date: January 17, 2027 Contract Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend Holiday Requirement: Thanksgiving and one additional winter holiday Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 4:1, with occasional 3:1 assignments PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Michigan At least 1 year of recent PCU, Progressive Care Unit, progressive care, step-down, or comparable high-acuity nursing experience Experience caring for complex surgical or critical-care step-down patients Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Strong patient assessment, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, Thanksgiving, and one additional winter holiday Epic electronic medical record experience preferred PCU Travel RN Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive nursing care to high-acuity surgical step-down and progressive care patients Monitor patients closely, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately Manage chest tubes, arterial lines, PICC lines, central lines, ostomies, tracheostomies, NG tubes, wound vacuums, and other surgical drains Administer and monitor complex IV infusions, including heparin, insulin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, and Cardizem Perform medication administration, treatments, patient assessments, clinical documentation, and patient education in accordance with nursing standards Collaborate with providers, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team Promote safe transitions of care and support patients and families throughout recovery Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Ypsilanti, Michigan, near Ann Arbor. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 523853. 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: PCU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.