Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Springfield, VT
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

462599
 

Med Surg / Tele RN – Adaptive Acuity Unit | Vermont

Unit Type: Adaptive Acuity (Med Surg/Tele with PCU-level care)
Bed Count: 25 beds
Patient Ratio:

• 1:5 for Med Surg/Tele
• 3:1 when providing PCU-level care
  Floating: To any inpatient unit within RN scope
  Local Radius Rule: Must live >50 miles from facility
  Shift: Standard inpatient shifts (details provided at interview)

Position Overview

This is an Adaptive Acuity Unit, meaning the nurse will care for both standard Med Surg/Tele patients and, on occasion, PCU-level patients. Providing PCU-level care is mandatory and cannot be declined. Strong drip, charge, and progressive care skills are required.

This role is best suited for a highly experienced RN who is confident with higher-acuity patients, adaptable to frequent floating, and comfortable supporting smaller or critical-access hospitals.

Required Experience

• 2+ years CURRENT Med Surg/Tele experience
• Charge experience required
• PCU experience strongly required
• Drip experience required (vasoactive & titratable drips)
• ICU experience strongly preferred
• Minimum 3 months of prior travel experience (non-negotiable)
• Critical access or small hospital experience preferred
• Must have reliable personal vehicle
• Must include permanent address in profile

Certifications Required

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)

Unit Expectations

• Provide Med Surg/Tele + PCU-level care as needed
• Perform as Charge RN during assignments
• Float to any inpatient unit within scope
• Work every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Must handle common higher-acuity conditions including:
  • Sepsis
  • DKA
  • Pneumonia
  • ARDS
  • Post-vascular procedures
  • Standard PCU/ICU titratable drips

Submission Requirements

(All must be uploaded at submission — no exceptions or additions later)

• Updated work history
• Skills checklist (Med Surg/Tele or PCU, within 1 year)
• 1 supervisory reference (signed, within last 2 years)
• Active RN license (Vermont or Compact)
• Current certifications
• Permanent address
• All RTO included upfront (no changes after submission)