Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Milwaukee, WI
First Connect Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

🔥 HIGH-PAYING 48-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT STEPDOWN / PCU RN CONTRACT – MILWAUKEE, WI

An immediate travel contract opening (13 to 26 weeks) is available for an experienced Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Lake Michigan shoreline). Operating within high-acuity progressive care and acute telemetry environments at an established regional medical center, this high-earning position features an approved 48-hour overnight schedule (4x12-Hours, 19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 48 guaranteed weekly hours). 13 TO 26-WEEK CONTRACT FLEXIBILITY! HIGH-PAYING 48-HOUR MIDWEST PACKAGE! ZERO ON-CALL! Travelers will be matched to units with the greatest acute census demand (PCU or Med-Surg Telemetry) aligned with their specific clinical strengths. If you are an acute care nurse skilled in telemetry rhythm interpretation, cardiac drip monitoring, stroke assessments, and managing intermediate-acuity medical-surgical patients looking to earn $3,128/week in Wisconsin, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE

• Weekly Gross: $3,128.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,568.00
• Hourly W2 Rate: $30.00/hr (40 regular hours)
• Overtime Rate: $45.00/hr (8 weekly OT hours included)

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 4x12-Hours (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 total hours weekly (40 regular hours + 8 overtime hours).
• Assignment Duration: 13 to 26 Weeks (flexible contract length accepted).
• On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) rotation.
• Department Setting: Progressive Care Unit / Intermediate Care & Telemetry (Unit: Progressive Care Unit 002). Placed on PCU or Med-Surg/Tele floors based on department census and individual clinical skillset.
• Floating Flexibility: May float within clinical skillset onsite or to affiliated regional facilities within a 40-mile radius if operationally required.
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
  • High-acuity progressive care, intermediate stepdown, and telemetry patient populations.
  • Continuous cardiac telemetry strip monitoring, acute dysrhythmia detection, and intervention.
  • Managing intermediate medical/surgical admissions: cardiac workups, stroke/neurologic rule-outs, sepsis protocols, acute respiratory decompensation, and complex post-operative recovery.
  • Ongoing medication administration, basic vasoactive and antiarrhythmic drip surveillance, and rapid clinical escalation.
• EMR System: Epic (Epic experience is strictly required).

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of dedicated acute hospital clinical nursing experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Stepdown, or Med-Surg Telemetry unit. Prior travel nurse experience is required.
• Licensure: Active Wisconsin RN License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal.
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must be attached):
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification.
• Testing Requirement: Candidate must complete the RN Step Down (PCU) specialty exam and skills checklist during onboarding.

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