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Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – 13-Week Contract in Ypsilanti, Michigan

Apply for a travel PCU RN job in Ypsilanti, Michigan, near Ann Arbor, and provide high-quality care to higher-acuity patients in a collaborative hospital setting.

This 13-week Registered Nurse travel assignment offers the opportunity to join a dedicated progressive care team while enjoying convenient access to Ann Arbor’s dining, cultural attractions, parks, and southeastern Michigan communities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan, near Ann Arbor
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,080
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: January 31, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, primarily three 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Holiday Coverage: Holiday scheduling is required; the assignment includes either Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve/Day or Christmas Eve/Day.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing and eligibility to practice in Michigan
• At least 1 year of recent acute-care or progressive care nursing experience
• Progressive Care Unit, step-down unit, or intermediate-care nursing experience strongly preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Recent experience with Epic electronic medical records (EMR)
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet the required weekly schedule
• Strong patient assessment, communication, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring progressive or intermediate-level monitoring.
• Perform detailed patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and promptly escalate clinical concerns.
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with current orders, nursing standards, and hospital policies.
• Monitor vital signs, clinical responses, and relevant patient data while maintaining accurate documentation in Epic.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, nursing colleagues, patients, and families.
• Support individualized care planning, patient education, discharge preparation, and transitions of care.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and patient-centered environment while following applicable policies and clinical standards.

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel contract in Ypsilanti, Michigan, near Ann Arbor.

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.