Progressive Care PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 97,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Progressive Care PCU Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in New Haven, CT. The RN will care for telemetry and progressive care patients, demonstrate clinical judgment with supervision, and coordinate patient care in a step-down setting.

Requirements include an active RN license in the state, CPR, and 1 year progressive care experience preferred; TB screening and health clearance per regulations; travel experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices.
• One year progressive care unit experience preferred.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate per contract or state regulation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care to telemetry/progressive care patients.
• Make clinical judgments with supervision.
• Coordinate patient care and assist others in managing patient care.

Skills

RN license

Progressive care experience

CPR certification

TB screening

Job description

Progressive Care PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $2384 / Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: New Haven, CT

The Progressive Care Unit RN, assumes the responsibility andaccountability for delivering patient care to telemetry/progressive carepatients. The Progressive Care Unit RN demonstrates the ability to makeclinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. Thisindividual employs critical thinking and performance ability in thecoordination of patient care, consistently performs according to nursingstandards, and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others inthe management of patient care. TheProgressive Care Unit RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, cardiacstepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and in some medical centers, thePCU is also known as a transition or intermediate unit.

Minimum Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which thenurse practices
• One year prior professional nursing experience preferredwith one year progressive care unit experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Progressive Care PCU

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0745

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $2384 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-10-16T16:00:00