PCU / Stepdown

PCU Travel Nurse — Burlington, MA

13-Week Contract | 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

This Progressive Care Unit position offers rotating 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced inpatient environment managing moderate-to-high acuity patients. Clinicians must be comfortable titrating vasopressors and managing complex cardiac and neurological presentations.

Shift Details

• 3 × 12-hour rotating shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM / 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• Rotations cycle in 4-week blocks between days and nights
• Every other weekend required (day weekends: Sat/Sun; night weekends: Fri/Sat/Sun)
• No time off approved during the Christmas holiday period
• Contract start dates on Mondays; estimated start December 14, 2026

Guaranteed Hours

72 hours biweekly (on-call hours not included)

Float Expectations

Nurses will be expected to float to ED holds, inpatient holds, PACU, and other boarding units. Floating occurs in 4-hour blocks during the shift.

Required Certifications

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

Clinical Requirements

• Must be able to titrate vasopressors
• Prior high-acuity trauma experience strongly preferred; required if this is your first travel assignment
• Day-one skills assessment (pass/fail format)

Experience & Eligibility

• Proficiency with electronic health records required
• Minimum 1–2 years of PCU or comparable acute care experience recommended
• Candidates must have been separated from this health system for at least 6 months (permanent, per diem, or contract) to be eligible