Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,434 per week
Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Rutland
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU -
Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rutland, Vermont.
Job Description & Requirements - Specialty:PCU - Progressive Care
Unit - Discipline:RN - Start Date:07/14/2025 - Duration:13 weeks -
36 hours per week - Shift:12 hours, nights - Employment Type:Travel
Job Title: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Stepdown Registered Nurse
(RN)Job Summary: AProgressive Care Unit (PCU) Stepdown Registered
Nurse (RN)provides specialized, advanced care to patients who are
recovering from critical conditions but require close monitoring
and frequent assessment. They care for patients who have been
stabilized from intensive care but still require higher levels of
monitoring and medical interventions, often managing complex
medical conditions such as cardiac, respiratory, or neurological
issues. Key Responsibilities: - Provide direct nursing care to
patients in the PCU Stepdown unit, including monitoring and
managing complex medical conditions such as post-surgical recovery,
cardiac conditions, and respiratory distress. - Assess patients'
conditions, implement and evaluate individualized care plans, and
adjust care as needed to meet patients' evolving needs. -
Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as
prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to medical
protocols. - Monitor patients for signs of deterioration and
respond quickly to medical emergencies, escalating care as
necessary. - Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and
multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust treatment plans based
on patient needs. - Educate patients and their families on medical
conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies, promoting
patient independence and recovery. - Document patient assessments,
care provided, and responses to treatments in accordance with
established protocols and regulations. - Participate in the care
planning process, ensuring patients receive optimal care and
achieve desired outcomes. - Monitor vital signs, maintain accurate
patient records, and ensure all clinical documentation is completed
and updated. - Provide guidance and supervision to other nursing
staff, including Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Nursing
Assistants (CNAs). - Ensure adherence to infection control
protocols, safety regulations, and hospital policies. - Participate
in continuous education, unit-based quality improvement
initiatives, and professional development activities.
Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted. - Licensure:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. -
Certification: - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. -
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred for patients with
cardiac conditions. - Experience: Previous experience in
progressive care, telemetry, or stepdown units Wellspring Nurse
Source Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0
hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend
amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PCU/Stepdown About
Wellspring Nurse Source Wellspring is nurse owned and operated
which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate
for you. We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at
the best rate. We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting
our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting
with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical
support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. You’re not just a
number at Wellspring, you’re a valued member of our family. Join us
and experience the Wellspring difference.
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