Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown
Brookfield, WI
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU / Stepdown

Job Type: Travel / Contract
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown / Intermediate Care
Shift: 4x12s, Nights
Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Start Date: September 13, 2026
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Contract End Date: December 12, 2026
Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend (EOW)
Holiday Requirement: Every Other Holiday (EOH)
 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to provide care for patients who require a higher level of monitoring and nursing care than a traditional MedSurg unit but do not require intensive care.

The PCU RN will care for a diverse patient population, including stroke, cardiac, postoperative, and general medical patients. The ideal candidate is adaptable, clinically strong, and comfortable managing patients with varying levels of acuity.
 

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to PCU/stepdown patients.
• Monitor and assess patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions.
• Care for stroke, cardiac, postoperative, orthopedic, GU, GYN, general surgery, and medical patients.
• Manage cardiac patients and cardiac drips when applicable.
• Perform ongoing assessments and recognize changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and treatments safely.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Accurately document patient care in EPIC.
• Prioritize care for multiple patients in a higher-acuity environment.
• Float onsite within the nurse's skill set or to other facilities within approximately 40 miles, as needed.

Requirements

• Active RN State License
• Minimum 2 years of MedSurg or IMCU/PCU experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• EPIC experience
• Strong ability to care for a wide variety of patient populations
• Ability to manage higher-acuity patients in a stepdown/intermediate care environment

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH
• Core Mandatory Exam – Nursing
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II – Nursing
• Core Mandatory Part III
• RN – Pharmacology A
• PCU – Skills
• RN – Stepdown / Intermediate Care / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Floating Requirement

Floating is required. The RN may be floated:

• Within the facility to units within their established skill set
• To other sites within approximately 40 miles, when needed

Compliance

Travelers who have not had a break in service exceeding 90 days may not be required to complete a new compliance packet, provided all annual requirements have been completed on time.

Position Highlights

• 4x12-hour night shifts
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend
• Every other holiday
• 13-week contract
• PCU/Stepdown environment
• EPIC EMR
• Minimum 2 years MS or IMCU experience
• Floating may be required within skill set or to nearby facilities

Apply today to be considered for this PCU/Stepdown RN travel opportunity.