Progressive Care Unit RN
Torrance, CA
NuWest Travel Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit — Travel Assignment

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)

Employment Type: Travel

Duration: 8 Weeks

Shift: 3 × 12 Hours — Day and Night Shifts Available

Hours/Week: 36

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

NuWest Travel Nursing is seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse for an 8-week travel assignment. Both day and night shifts are available for this 3 × 12-hour position. The ideal candidate is a confident, detail-oriented clinician with strong telemetry and monitoring skills who thrives in a high-acuity step-down environment and can integrate quickly into a new team and workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring of PCU patients requiring an intermediate level of care
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic status, and respiratory function; recognize and respond to changes promptly
• Administer and titrate medications including vasoactive drips, antiarrhythmics, and anticoagulants per provider orders and facility protocols
• Manage patients with a variety of complex diagnoses including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and post-surgical conditions
• Perform 12-lead ECG acquisition and assist with interpretation as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and execute individualized plans of care
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and discharge planning
• Respond to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions, including rapid response activation when indicated
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record per facility and regulatory standards
• Assist with transitions of care between ICU, PCU, and medical-surgical units
• Uphold all patient safety, infection control, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards
• Complete required orientation, competencies, and mandatory training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered RN license in the state of assignment (compact license welcomed)
• Minimum 1–2 years of recent PCU, step-down, or telemetry RN experience in an acute care setting
• Current BLS certification; ACLS required
• Demonstrated competency in cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients and respond effectively in rapidly changing situations
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to new environments and workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) certification
• Experience with vasoactive and cardiac drip management
• Familiarity with mechanical ventilation and advanced airway management
• Experience in both inpatient step-down and telemetry settings
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems; Epic experience a plus
• Strong communication and collaborative teamwork skills

Why NuWest?

At NuWest, we connect talented healthcare professionals with opportunities that fit their experience, career goals, and lifestyle.

NuWest Benefits may include:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Direct deposit
• Referral bonuses
• Personalized support from your NuWest recruiting and account management team
• Credentialing and compliance support
• Housing and travel assistance for eligible assignments
• Exclusive healthcare opportunities nationwide
• 24/7 support while you're on assignment
• Ready for your next PCU opportunity? Apply today and let NuWest help you take the next step in your nursing career!