PCU Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position specializing in ED boarder/IMC care, requiring prior travel experience and EKG rhythm interpretation proficiency.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within an academic hospital environment
• Responsible for admitted patients boarding in the ED while awaiting inpatient bed placement, covering varying diagnoses
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Charting system: Cerner (experience required)
• Medication system: Pyxis
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required; pending DC license accepted, but must be in hand prior to start date — proof of pending status required at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms
• Required skills: telemetry monitoring and interpretation, dysrhythmia management, IV insulin protocols, insulin drip titration, feeding tube care and management, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure care, IV therapy and phlebotomy, IV insertion, heparin protocols, PCA, nasal cannula, and isolation precautions
• Preferred skills: cardiac telemetry, ER holding experience, PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown experience
• Must be willing to care for COVID-19 patients
• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates located within 60 miles of the facility may be subject to a local rate — contact your recruiter for details
• Scrubs: any color permitted
• Parking is available at a cost to the employee
• Candidates with a BSN should include this credential in their profile