PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) — Travel RN | Columbia, SC

Night Shift | 13-Week Contract

This PCU travel opportunity places you on a progressive care trauma/telemetry unit caring for adult and geriatric patients recovering from traumatic injuries requiring surgical intervention. Patient diagnoses include gunshot wounds, penetrating trauma, assaults, motor vehicle crashes, and fall-related injuries. Patients are hemodynamically stable and are closely monitored with telemetry support.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week guaranteed
• 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Self-scheduling

Clinical Skills Required

• Central line and PICC line care/management
• Blood product administration and heparin protocols
• Chest tube, tracheostomy, and wound care/wound VAC management
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management
• PCA, surgical drains, skin grafts, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury care

Certifications Required

• AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of PCU/progressive care experience for first-time travelers
• Prior electronic medical record experience required
• Medication competency testing required prior to start
• Pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing (up to 16 hours reimbursable)
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions

Float

Travelers may be asked to float to qualified units or campuses based on census needs.

Interdisciplinary Support Available

IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and phlebotomy.