Job Description
Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in East Chicago, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : 10 / 27 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type : Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift (3x12s)
Guaranteed Hours : 36
Contract Length : 13 weeks
Overview
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for maintaining the delivery of quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN supervises LPNs, CNAs, and orientees , ensuring compliance with established nursing standards and hospital policies.
Shift & Schedule
Shift : Nights (3x12-hour shifts per week)Type : Full-time, contract / travel assignmentKey Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments (physical, emotional, social, and educational).Develop and update individualized nursing care plans and documentation.Administer medications and IVs per physician orders and policies.Manage and troubleshoot ventilators and critical drips (post competency training).Respond effectively to emergency situations (Code Blue, CPR, DNR adherence).Lead interdisciplinary care planning, communication, and reporting.Provide wound care, discharge planning, and patient / family education .Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs and CNAs , ensuring completion and quality.Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain professional licensure and education.Follow infection control, safety, and documentation standards at all times.Required Certifications
BLS (Basic Life Support) – RequiredACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – RequiredExperience
Minimum 2 years of bedside clinical experience (preferred / highly desired)About Nationwide Therapy Group
NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across the country. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize in staffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50 states. Our focus is YOU... the traveler! Our goal is to help you find the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters in the business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easy and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best... providing exceptional care to your patients!
Benefits
Holiday PayWeekly payGuaranteed Hours401k retirement planMedical benefitsMileage reimbursementReferral bonusLicense and certification reimbursementDental benefits