PCU / Stepdown

PCU Travel Nurse – Night Shift | Burlington, MA

Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Contract Duration: 26 weeks | Start Date: January 2, 2027

Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours biweekly (excludes on-call time)

This Progressive Care Unit position serves a mixed acuity patient population requiring close monitoring and intervention. Candidates must be proficient in titrating vasopressors — this is a firm requirement for this assignment.

Schedule & Float Expectations

• Every other weekend required (nights: Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Float coverage to ED holds, inpatient holds, PACU, and other boarding units
• Floating occurs in 4-hour blocks during shift; frequency varies

Clinical Requirements

• Must be able to titrate pressors independently
• Prior high-acuity or trauma experience strongly preferred; candidates without prior travel experience must have relevant trauma experience
• Day-one pass/fail competency testing will be administered on site
• Relias assessments required during onboarding

Certifications

• BLS (AHA) — required
• ACLS (AHA) — preferred
• NIHSS — preferred

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must have been separated from any position (permanent, per diem, or contract) at this facility for a minimum of 6 months prior to placement
• Weekly start dates (Mondays)
• Scrub color not specified — confirm with recruiter at time of placement

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced PCU or high-acuity nurse comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with float responsibilities and complex patient needs.