Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
PCU Registered Nurse | Burlington, VT | Start date 04/20/2026 | Assignment duration 16-32 weeks | Weekly pay $2,464-$2,524 | 3x12-hour day shifts | Travel - Temporary Assignment in a hospital setting. The RN will provide cardiology-focused care in the PCU/Tele unit, with potential float to central pool PCU units. The assignment requires scheduling flexibility, at least every other weekend, and no block schedules. Bi-weekly orientations are held on Mondays with the next available date of 5/4. Reliable transportation is strongly recommended due to limited public transit in the area, and vehicles should be prepared for winter conditions.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,464-$2,524 per week
- Contract duration: 16-32 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
- Start date: 04/20/2026
- Assignment setting: hospital-based PCU/Telemetry with cardiology focus
- Orientation: Bi-weekly on Mondays; next available 5/4
- Transportation: Reliable transportation required
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care in the PCU/Telemetry setting, with a focus on cardiology patients including post-catheterization, STEMI, and structural heart cases
- Monitor patient status, administer medications per physician orders, and document care interventions accurately
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, implement plans, and escalate changes as needed
- Maintain electronic medical record documentation in EPIC, including NIHSS scoring where applicable and timely updates to the care plan
- Float to central pool PCU units as needed and adhere to unit-specific policies; participate in unit coverage without blocking schedules
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, medications, and discharge instructions; support discharge planning as appropriate
Requirements
- Certifications: NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), ACLS, and BLS
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience; must have large trauma Level 1, teaching facility experience; cardiology unit experience with post-catheterization, STEMI, and structural heart patients
- Technology: EPIC experience within the past 2 years
- Scheduling and flexibility: Willingness to work flexible scheduling, minimum every other weekend; no block schedules; able to work Monday through Sunday as needed to meet unit needs
- Additional: NIHSS required prior to start; reliable transportation required due to limited public transit; employment history gaps over 90 days must be explained; ability to provide complete work history (bed counts, EMR, facility type, etc.) during submission
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing
- Housing assistance available
- Extension opportunities
- Nationwide assignments
- Referral bonus up to $1,000
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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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