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Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) Job – 13-Week Contract in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Experienced PCU Registered Nurses can join a high-acuity travel nursing assignment in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Care for adult and geriatric patients in a 23-bed mixed-acuity progressive care unit supporting PCU, medical-surgical, telemetry, and occasional ICU-level needs. This on-site travel RN opportunity is ideal for an acute-care nurse who is confident managing varying patient acuity levels in a collaborative hospital environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,400–$2,530 per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: November 30, 2026 through March 1, 2027
• Schedule: Typically 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts; current assignment details indicate overnight coverage of approximately 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Weekend rotation and every other holiday
• Call: Standby call as needed
• Unit: 23-bed mixed-acuity PCU, medical-surgical, and telemetry unit with an average daily census of approximately 10
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting: Cerner
• Travel Requirement: Local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible for this assignment

PCU Travel RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent acute-care Registered Nurse experience in medical-surgical and PCU settings, with experience within the last 3 years
• First-time travelers must have at least 3 years of experience in a hybrid or mixed-acuity unit
• Current Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Recent telemetry nursing experience and the ability to interpret cardiac rhythms
• Successful completion of a required telemetry competency examination before the assignment begins
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with Cerner or a comparable electronic medical record system
• Ability to float between PCU, medical-surgical, telemetry, and occasional ICU-level patients as needed
• Flu vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions may be considered

Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, orthopedic, general surgical, and other complex medical conditions
• Care for a varied adult and geriatric patient population across PCU, medical-surgical, telemetry, and occasional ICU acuity levels
• Perform nursing assessments, administer medications, monitor patient status, and promptly escalate changes in condition
• Monitor telemetry and recognize dysrhythmias, including life-threatening rhythms and heart block patterns
• Manage oxygen therapy, non-invasive respiratory support, central and peripheral lines, feeding tubes, drains, and other common acute-care equipment
• Support patients requiring cardiac monitoring, non-titrated cardiac or vasoactive infusions, post-procedure care, and complex clinical interventions
• Participate in bedside shift reporting, hourly rounding, and patient-centered communication practices
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain strong barcode medication-scanning compliance; a minimum 95% rate is expected for extension eligibility
• Provide safe, compassionate care while floating and adapting to changing patient acuity and staffing needs

Why You’ll Enjoy This Wisconsin Travel Nursing Assignment

Beaver Dam offers a welcoming Wisconsin community with scenic lake views, parks, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed small-town atmosphere. It is an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle while gaining valuable experience in a collaborative mixed-acuity hospital setting.

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.