Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Step into the pivotal role of a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and become the trusted bridge between critical readiness and steady recovery. In this dynamic environment, your expertise in patient assessment, monitoring trends, timely interventions, and clear communication will directly influence outcomes, comfort, and hope for patients navigating complex cardiovascular, post-surgical, and medical trajectories. You’ll collaborate with physicians, bedside clinicians, and case management to tailor care plans, anticipate complications, and partner with families to ensure understanding and peace of mind. This assignment begins on 03/23/2026 and runs for multiple weeks with a guaranteed 36 hours per week, delivering consistent, meaningful work that sharpens clinical judgment and expands your PCU proficiency. Together with a supportive team, you’ll elevate standard-of-care while growing in a specialty that rewards precision, empathy, and continual learning.

Watertown, New York, sits at the crossroads of natural beauty and exceptional clinical opportunity. The city offers a welcoming community with access to outdoor adventures along the St. Lawrence River and nearby Thousand Islands, where the day’s pace invites reflection after a shift of focused patient care. For those who crave variety, this role also provides pathways to assignments across the U.S., enabling you to experience diverse facilities, patient populations, and regional clinical practices while maintaining the same high standards of care. In Watertown, you’ll experience a balance of small-town charm and professional camaraderie, with a hospital culture that values teamwork, patient advocacy, and professional growth. The surrounding region—Adirondack foothills, pristine lakes, and scenic trails—offers ample opportunities to recharge between shifts and return to work with renewed focus and compassion.

Role specifics and benefits are designed to support your expertise and your plans. In this PCU role, you’ll perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor hemodynamics, titrate medications under physician supervision, interpret telemetry, manage post-operative recovery, and assist with critical care transitions as patients stabilize. You’ll lead and participate in care planning sessions, set expectations with patients and families, and document meticulously to ensure continuity across shifts. You’ll mentor junior staff, share evidence-based practice insights, and seek professional development through continuing education opportunities that align with PCU certification pathways. In addition to clinical growth, you’ll gain access to lucrative benefits designed to attract and retain top talent: a competitive weekly pay range of $2,149-$2,229, with guaranteed hours and the security that comes from a steady schedule. A bonus program recognizes outstanding performance, and housing assistance eases relocation or temporary stay logistics, removing barriers so you can focus on patient care. The role also includes extension opportunities, enabling you to continue contributing in environments where your skills are most valued and where patient outcomes reflect your professional progress.

Support is a constant pillar of this opportunity. From day one, you’ll have 24/7 support while traveling with the company, ensuring you’re never alone on the road or in a new unit. The staffing model emphasizes collaboration, with dedicated travel aides, resource coordinators, and clinical leads who understand the nuances of PCU practice and the realities of temporary placements. This robust support network helps you navigate patient loads, housing logistics, credentialing, and arrival orientation, so you can settle in quickly and deliver the high-quality care you’re known for.

The company values your development and your well-being. A core commitment to empowering staff means ample room for career advancement, leadership exposure, and a culture that prioritizes mentorship and a respectful, inclusive work environment. You’ll be supported as you expand your scope within PCUs, pursue specialty certifications, and take on preceptorship roles for new nurses joining the unit. This environment celebrates curiosity and continuous improvement, recognizing that your growth directly enhances patient care and team performance.

Ready to apply? This is your chance to join a company that respects your expertise and invests in your professional journey. You’ll bring critical thinking, compassionate communication, and a patient-centered mindset to a unit where every shift matters. Whether you’re drawn to the steady rhythm of Watertown’s community hospital or the broader possibilities of placements across the U.S., you’ll find a culture that values your contribution and guides your development. If you’re seeking a role that combines clinical challenge with meaningful impact, and a path to broader experiences in the country’s diverse healthcare landscapes, this PCU RN opportunity is for you. Apply now to begin a journey where your skills elevate care, your growth is supported, and you’re part of a team that treats patients, families, and colleagues with respect and excellence.

Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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About TLC Nursing
TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

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ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

EEO Statement
TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.