Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse with a travel contract in Washington, DC 20007. This 13-week assignment at a leading teaching hospital offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic, acute care environment. Join our healthcare team in Georgetown and experience one of the top nursing jobs in the DC area while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

PCU RN Job Details

• Location: Washington, DC 20007 (Georgetown – top DC healthcare jobs)
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Unit: ED Boarder - IMC RN (Progressive Care Unit)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 1/5/2026, End: 4/6/2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12 hours per week (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours: 36 per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1610 - $1730

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU, IMC, or Stepdown RN experience
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment (travel nurse jobs preferred)
• Active DC RN license (pending license accepted with proof; must be in hand prior to start)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Proficiency with Cerner charting system
• Clinical skills: MS/Tele, Telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, insulin drip titration, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure, isolation precautions
• Preferred: Cardiac Telemetry, ER Holding, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience
• COVID-19 patient care required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Two supervisor references required

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients boarding in the Emergency Department (ED) awaiting inpatient bed placement
• Manage a patient ratio of 1:4-5, caring for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients with diverse diagnoses (neurology/stroke, orthopedics, oncology, transplant, end stage liver/kidney disease, gastroenterology)
• Utilize Cerner for electronic charting and Pyxis for medication management
• Perform advanced nursing procedures: telemetry monitoring, IV therapy, insulin drip titration, feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and social services
• Float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Maintain strict infection control and isolation precautions

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse in Washington, DC! Take the next step in your travel nursing career and make a difference in patient care today.

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