What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,325 per week position at Prime Time Healthcare?
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Show Low, Arizona.
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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Hospital & Unit Information
- Position is Stepdown/Med Tele
- Shift & Guarantee:
- 3x12s (Nights)
- 36-hour guarantee (up to 3 cancellations allowed per 13 weeks)
- Beds & Unit Setup:
- 18 beds (all private rooms)
- Telemetry unit with 6 PCU-capable beds
- Mixed unit with temporary walls and air handling system (houses COVID patients as needed)
- Patient Ratios & Staffing:
- RN Ratios: Med/Surg/Tele 1:4 | PCU/Stepdown 1:3
- CNAs: Split the floor, taking up to 9 patients each
- Charge Nurse: 24/7 (takes 0–2 patients when needed)
- Support Staff: Tele techs, charge nurse, HUCs, PCTs, RT 24/7, Pharmacy 24/7, In-house Hospitalist 24/7 (No IV team)
- Patient Types & Common Diagnoses:
- AMI, Stroke/TIA, Pneumonia, Renal/Dialysis, AFib with RVR, SIRS, DM
- EMR, Equipment & Meds:
- Charting System: Allscripts
- Monitors: Phillips (monitor tech room available; nurses validate interpretation & document every 4 hours or more frequently)
- Common Drips: Cardizem, Amiodarone, Bumex, Lasix, Integrilin, Octreotide, Protonix
- Vents: None (High-flow O2 on COVID stepdown patients; home CPAP for others)
- Schedule & Floating:
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Fri & Sat for nights)
- Floating: May float to all Med/Surg units
- Orientation: 2–3 days with preceptor
Job Requirements
- Experience Required:
- 2 years required
- 1–2 years of Telemetry experience required (including Med/Surg acute care setting)
- Licensing & Education:
- Arizona or Compact License required to submit
- BSN not required
- Certifications Required:
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS (AHA)
- NIHSS
Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health savings account
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Salary : $2,325