Urgent Search! Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,459 per week
Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Wausau
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU -
Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wausau,
Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty:PCU -
Progressive Care Unit - Discipline:RN - Start Date:07/14/2025 -
Duration:13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift:12 hours, nights -
Employment Type:Travel Job Title: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)Job Summary: AProgressive Care Unit
(PCU) Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)provides specialized, advanced
care to patients who are recovering from critical conditions but
require close monitoring and frequent assessment. They care for
patients who have been stabilized from intensive care but still
require higher levels of monitoring and medical interventions,
often managing complex medical conditions such as cardiac,
respiratory, or neurological issues. Key Responsibilities: -
Provide direct nursing care to patients in the PCU Stepdown unit,
including monitoring and managing complex medical conditions such
as post-surgical recovery, cardiac conditions, and respiratory
distress. - Assess patients' conditions, implement and evaluate
individualized care plans, and adjust care as needed to meet
patients' evolving needs. - Administer medications, treatments, and
interventions as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence
to medical protocols. - Monitor patients for signs of deterioration
and respond quickly to medical emergencies, escalating care as
necessary. - Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and
multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust treatment plans based
on patient needs. - Educate patients and their families on medical
conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies, promoting
patient independence and recovery. - Document patient assessments,
care provided, and responses to treatments in accordance with
established protocols and regulations. - Participate in the care
planning process, ensuring patients receive optimal care and
achieve desired outcomes. - Monitor vital signs, maintain accurate
patient records, and ensure all clinical documentation is completed
and updated. - Provide guidance and supervision to other nursing
staff, including Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Nursing
Assistants (CNAs). - Ensure adherence to infection control
protocols, safety regulations, and hospital policies. - Participate
in continuous education, unit-based quality improvement
initiatives, and professional development activities.
Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted. - Licensure:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. -
Certification: - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. -
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred for patients with
cardiac conditions. - Experience: Previous experience in
progressive care, telemetry, or stepdown units Wellspring Nurse
Source Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0
hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend
amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PCU/Stepdown About
Wellspring Nurse Source Wellspring is nurse owned and operated
which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate
for you. We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at
the best rate. We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting
our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting
with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical
support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. You’re not just a
number at Wellspring, you’re a valued member of our family. Join us
and experience the Wellspring difference.
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