Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Tucson, AZ
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel assignment in Tucson, Arizona (85745). This night shift RN job offers the chance to provide expert clinical care to adult and geriatric patients in a supportive, high-acuity healthcare setting. Discover the unique blend of professional growth and lifestyle that Tucson healthcare jobs offer—enjoy stunning desert scenery, vibrant culture, and year-round sunshine while making a difference in patient lives. Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team!

PCU RN Job Details – Tucson, AZ

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1650 - $1770
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (travel nursing contract)
• Start Date: December 8, 2025
• Healthcare Setting: 21-bed Progressive Care Unit (1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), weekends required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Float Requirement: Float to NSO, ON, and Telemetry units within skillset
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona or compact state
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU or step-down nursing experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification – American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification – American Heart Association
• Ability to float to similar units as needed (NSO, ON, Telemetry)
• Strong clinical assessment, patient monitoring, and critical thinking skills

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex diagnoses (CHF, Afib with RVR, hypoxia, post-cardiac procedures, and more)
• Monitor and titrate vasoactive drips (Nicardipine, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone, Dopamine)
• Assist with special procedures: arterial sheath removal, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, thrombolytic administration
• Operate and manage advanced clinical equipment (Vapotherm O2, arterial lines, IV pumps, wound vacs, chest tubes, PCA/epidural devices)
• Perform frequent patient assessments and therapeutic interventions every 2-4 hours
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to other nursing units within skillset as required

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit RN travel job in Tucson, Arizona, and join a leading healthcare team!

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