Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,258 per week

MedPro Healthcare Staffing; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Full coverage of all credentialing fees

Private housing or housing allowance

Group Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) matching

Unlimited Referral Bonuses

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a qualified Travel Nurse RN specialized in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) for a contract position in Derry, New Hampshire. The ideal candidate must possess an active RN license and certifications in BLS and ACLS, along with eighteen months of experience in an Acute Care PCU setting. This role involves monitoring patients, assessing vital signs, and providing care that may include complex medication titration. Competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have an active RN license and degree from an accredited program.
• Required certifications include BLS and ACLS.
• Need at least eighteen months of experience in a PCU/Step-down setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients who require close observation.
• Utilize equipment to monitor vital signs and detect changes.
• Care for patients receiving complex medications needing titration.

Skills

Active RN License

BLS & ACLS Certifications

Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care PCU/Step-down setting

Education

Degree from accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Derry, New Hampshire.

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality PCU/Step-down Nurse for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.

Requirements

• Active RN License
• Degree from accredited nursing program
• BLS & ACLS Certifications
• Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care PCU/Step-down setting
• Other requirements to be determined by our client facility

Benefits

• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Group Health insurance for you and your family
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement401(k) matching
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000
• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• On Staff Clinical Support Team
• Access to nationwide travel assignments
• MPX+ Mobile app — 24/7 real‑time access to jobs, credentials, assignment details, and more
• Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements

Duties & Responsibilities

Progressive Care Nurses (PCU) care for patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. PCU nurses monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life‑threatening or emergency situations. Many PCU patients receive complex medications that may require titration based on the patient’s vital signs. The PCU nurse is sometimes also called a step‑down nurse and the PCU is also known as cardiac step‑down, medical step‑down, neuro step‑down, surgical step‑down and ER holding.

• Monitor and assess patients who aren't unstable enough to need ICU care.
• Utilize computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life‑threatening or emergency situations.

About Agency

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.

It is a Joint Commission‑certified leader in temporary and contract healthcare staffing. With thousands of job opportunities available nationwide, MedPro makes it easy to find assignments that align with your goals and lifestyle. Our on‑staff clinical support team—and a compassionate group of experienced recruiters—provides hands‑on guidance every step of the way, from Day 1 medical benefits and a 401(k) plan to personalized career support. Guided by a CEO who is a registered nurse, MedPro delivers travel assignments that are rewarding, memorable, and designed to help you DREAM big, EXPLORE often, and ACHIEVE greatness.

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.

MedPro Job ID #a0Fcx00000DSaKQEA1. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU/Step‑down Nurse Nursing: PCU.