Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,041 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Salem, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 01 / 05 / 2026
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in Salem, Oregon

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on a night shift travel assignment in Salem, Oregon (97301). Join a leading Magnet-designated Level II Trauma Center Float Pool team, providing top-tier clinical support and patient care across multiple adult inpatient units. Experience the vibrant culture, scenic parks, and welcoming community of Oregon’s capital city while working in one of the region’s most respected healthcare facilities. Apply now to join our healthcare team!

PCU RN Job Details – Salem, Oregon

Location : Salem, Oregon (97301) – Explore Oregon nursing jobs in a city known for its lush greenery, historic sites, and access to the Willamette Valley.

Estimated Weekly Salary : $1700-$1820

Assignment Type : Travel nursing contract, 13 weeks

Start Date : January 5, 2026 (or later)

Shift : 12-hour nights (19 : 00 – 07 : 30), 3 shifts per week (36 hours / week)

Unit : Float Pool (PCU / IMC / MS / Stepdown)

Patient Ratios : 1 : 4-6

Guaranteed Hours : 36 hours per week

Free parking on site

Charting : Epic EMR

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Oregon RN license not required at submission; pending accepted)

Minimum 1 year of recent experience (within the last 3 years) in Med-Surg, Telemetry, or Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Previous travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)

BLS certification (AHA required)

Epic charting experience required

ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred

Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs, including to West Valley Hospital (15 minutes away)

Clinical skills in telemetry, cardiac rhythm interpretation, dysrhythmia management, O2 protocol, non-invasive airway management, peripheral line care, and cardiac drips (nitro, Cardizem, amiodarone)

Weekend availability (every other weekend required)

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in PCU, Med-Surg, IMC, and Stepdown units

Float as needed to support all adult inpatient units, including Emergency Department, ICU, and affiliate hospital (West Valley Hospital)

Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, manage telemetry, and respond to rapid response / code situations

Administer and manage cardiac drips, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway management

Perform peripheral line care, isolation precautions, and maintain accurate computerized documentation using Epic EMR

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services

Support patients with a variety of diagnoses, including cardiac, neuro, post-MI, post-TPA, and substance withdrawal

Participate in orientation and complete required modules pre-start and annually

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel job in Salem, Oregon!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

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.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #437291. 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

About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

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