Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Birmingham, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : 10 / 10 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, days
- Employment Type : Travel
Position : Registered Nurse (RN)
Shift : Days, 4x12s (48 hours / week)
Assignment Length : 13 weeks (ASAP start)
Facility Type : LTACH / Stepdown / PCU / ICU environment
Job Overview
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for maintaining high-quality patient care by following the nursing care plan, supervising LPNs, CNAs, and orientees, and ensuring patient safety. This role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Perform initial nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission to guide individualized care planning.Provide accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses.Actively participate in patient rehabilitation programs and education for patients / families.Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from admission.Ensure safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace hazard prevention.Delegate, supervise, and mentor ancillary staff while promoting a positive team environment.Communicate changes in patient status promptly to the attending physician and charge nurse.Support continuity of care by participating in team conferences and patient status reviews.Monitor and manage supplies and equipment for cost-effective, safe, and efficient patient care.Assume charge nurse responsibilities as needed.Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.Requirements
Certifications : BLS, ACLS (AHA)Experience : Minimum 2 years of bedside clinical experience post-graduationPreferred Background : Stepdown, ICU, LTACH, or PCU experienceContract Details
Schedule : 4x12 days (48 hours / week)Length : 13 weeksStart : ASAPGuaranteed Hours : 48 / weekAbout Nationwide Therapy Group
NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across the country. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize in staffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50 states. Our focus is YOU... the traveler! Our goal is to help you find the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters in the business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easy and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best... providing exceptional care to your patients!
Benefits
Holiday PayWeekly payGuaranteed Hours401k retirement planMedical benefitsMileage reimbursementReferral bonusLicense and certification reimbursementDental benefits