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

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on a night shift travel assignment in Salem, Oregon (97301). Join a leading Magnet-designated Level II Trauma Center Float Pool team, providing top-tier clinical support and patient care across multiple adult inpatient units. Experience the vibrant culture, scenic parks, and welcoming community of Oregon’s capital city while working in one of the region’s most respected healthcare facilities. Apply now to join our healthcare team!

PCU RN Job Details – Salem, Oregon

• Location: Salem, Oregon (97301) – Explore Oregon nursing jobs in a city known for its lush greenery, historic sites, and access to the Willamette Valley.
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1700-$1820
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract, 13 weeks
• Start Date: January 5, 2026 (or later)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:30), 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Unit: Float Pool (PCU/IMC/MS/Stepdown)
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-6
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Free parking on site
• Charting: Epic EMR

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Oregon RN license not required at submission; pending accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience (within the last 3 years) in Med-Surg, Telemetry, or Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Previous travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
• BLS certification (AHA required)
• Epic charting experience required
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs, including to West Valley Hospital (15 minutes away)
• Clinical skills in telemetry, cardiac rhythm interpretation, dysrhythmia management, O2 protocol, non-invasive airway management, peripheral line care, and cardiac drips (nitro, Cardizem, amiodarone)
• Weekend availability (every other weekend required)

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in PCU, Med-Surg, IMC, and Stepdown units
• Float as needed to support all adult inpatient units, including Emergency Department, ICU, and affiliate hospital (West Valley Hospital)
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, manage telemetry, and respond to rapid response/code situations
• Administer and manage cardiac drips, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway management
• Perform peripheral line care, isolation precautions, and maintain accurate computerized documentation using Epic EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Support patients with a variety of diagnoses, including cardiac, neuro, post-MI, post-TPA, and substance withdrawal
• Participate in orientation and complete required modules pre-start and annually

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel job in Salem, Oregon!

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