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Hours Full-time
Location Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, Maryland

About this job

Job Description & Requirements
Progressive Care Nurse - (PCU RN)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 D/N Pay Rate: $26.00 - 31.00

Bayview Medical Center ! A level two trauma hospital that is 560 beds Joint Commission Accredited facility that is part of a world renowned hospital system of the Johns Hopkins Hospital System

A progressive care nurse (PCU RN) works in a progressive care unit (PCU) and cares for patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. PCU RNs use computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. Close observation is necessary as many PCU patients receive a significant amount of complex meds, sometimes through an intravenous line that may need to be adjusted or titrated. The PCU RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse or telemetry nurse, and the PCU is also known as cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown, and ER holding.


Required Qualifications
Nurse manager or assistant nm references from last two jobs - can sent for interview w/ charge nurse refs.
2 years PCU experience
Straight nights, every other w/e, holiday commitment based on unit need, 13 weeks, asap start.
Ventilator exoerience required, ACLS preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
previous travel experience

About the Facility
Offering healthcare professionals an environment with unique clinical opportunities, the latest research, and state-of-the-art technology, this large medical center is a key component of one of the nation’s most renowned health systems. A full-service, 700-plus-bed teaching hospital founded more than 200 years ago, this hospital is Joint Commission accredited and offers an area-wide trauma center, a comprehensive neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the state’s only regional burn center, and a nationally renowned geriatrics programs.

Facility Location
From its red-brick row houses and cobblestone streets, to its modern waterfront and impressive Camden Yards ballpark, Baltimore’s intriguing mish-mash of old and new makes this lively city a popular destination. Work at traveler-friendly facilities and enhance your skills, while enjoying the many facets of this charming, historical city.

Job Benefits
At American Mobile Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!


About the Company
Since its inception in 1985, American Mobile Healthcare has set the highest standards in professional recruitment for the travel healthcare industry. Our professional staffing team offers unparalleled customer service and industry commitment, as well as top pay and benefits. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.  We encourage minority and female applicants to apply


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