Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Milwaukee, WI
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Location: Hallmark Ascension – Columbia St. Mary’s Address: Milwaukee, WI Hours per Week: 48

About the Role

Hallmark Ascension – Columbia St. Mary’s is seeking experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurses to support high-acuity telemetry and step-down patients. This role involves delivering comprehensive patient care, utilizing strong clinical judgment, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. PCU nurses manage complex medical conditions, cardiac monitoring, and rapid changes in patient status while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care on a progressive care/step-down unit

• Perform focused assessments and identify physiologic and psychosocial changes

• Analyze and interpret clinical data to support nursing diagnoses and care plans

• Document care plans, interventions, and patient responses

• Prioritize and perform interventions based on patient needs and hospital standards

• Provide patient and family education

• Revise care plans based on evaluation and changes in condition

• Maintain a safe environment and monitor equipment effectiveness

• Use clinical judgment to support patient care needs across assigned units

Shift Options

Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Schedules may include 48 hours per week, with every other weekend and every other holiday required.

Minimum Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin

• Minimum 2 years of PCU, Med-Surg Telemetry, or Acute Care experience

• Current CPR certification

• Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements

• Additional requirements: TB screening, health certificate, onboarding compliance

• Strong communication skills and computer proficiency

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Compensation Packages

Local PCU RN Pay Rate: $39/hr Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,872

Travel PCU RN – 48 hrs Hourly Pay: $25/hr Meals: $560 Housing: $980 Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,740

Facility Information

Hallmark Ascension – Columbia St. Mary’s is a non-profit acute care hospital offering:

• Progressive Care / Step-Down services

• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring

• Medical-surgical and intermediate-level care

• Interdisciplinary team collaboration

• Patient-centered care philosophy

Notable Features:

• Floating required within skill set

• May float to units within 40 miles

• Accepts Med-Surg or Step-Down RNs with appropriate skills

• Strong likelihood of contract extensions

Why Join This Assignment

This role offers the opportunity to support a respected Wisconsin health system while working in a dynamic PCU environment that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care. Nurses in this position will play a vital role in supporting high-acuity patients and contributing to a collaborative, mission-driven culture.

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.