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PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Baltimore, MD Night Shift Travel Contract

Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Baltimore, Maryland, as a travel nurse caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac, pulmonary, and renal conditions. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced PCU, IMC, stepdown, or telemetry RN who is confident managing cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmias, cardiac drips, and patients requiring close observation. Located in Baltimore’s 21218 area, this Maryland nursing job offers a vibrant urban setting with rich history, cultural attractions, diverse dining, and convenient access to parks and regional destinations.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21218
• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU/IMC)
• Healthcare Setting: On-site; approximately 20-bed unit with an average daily census of 18
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Start Date: October 27, 2026
• Assignment End Date: January 26, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:3–4
• Floating: Required to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner
• Dress Code: Navy-blue scrubs or navy-blue pants with a white top; scrubs are not provided

PCU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland or a valid compact RN license
• At least 2 years of recent PCU, progressive care, IMC, stepdown, or telemetry nursing experience, including experience caring for patients with congestive heart failure
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Recent experience with Cerner clinical documentation
• Strong cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Ability to complete required clinical screening, orientation, and unit-specific learning modules within designated timeframes
• Flu vaccination required; exemptions are not accepted for this assignment
• Two supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, COPD, acute myocardial infarction, stable angina, chronic renal failure, pneumonia, and post-PCI needs
• Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry and accurately interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization and myocardial infarction
• Manage heparin, insulin, vasoactive, inotropic, continuous diuretic, and other cardiac infusions according to protocol
• Provide care for patients receiving ultrafiltration, hemodialysis, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and other advanced therapies
• Perform central-line, PICC, port, peripheral-line, feeding-tube, tracheostomy, chest-tube, wound, and wound-vac care
• Administer blood products and obtain laboratory specimens through appropriate phlebotomy techniques
• Recognize changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate interventions, and collaborate with rapid response and interdisciplinary care teams
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Cerner
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV services, rehabilitation, radiology, social services, and other care partners to support positive patient outcomes

Apply now for this Baltimore, Maryland PCU travel nurse opportunity and join a high-acuity healthcare team on the night shift.

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.