LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/13/2025
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Description=Min 1 year PCU/Tele exp
ACLS,BLS, NIHSS required
PCU is a 48-bed cardiac telemetry unit. We primarily receive patients from the ED, cath lab and other inpatient units. Nurse to patient ratio is 4:1and can go to 5:1 depending on unit needs. Utilization of PCAs (CNAs) and LPNs in a team nursing approach. Fast paced unit with quick patient turnover. In need of nurses who are comfortable taking care of patients on drips including amiodarone, cardizem, dopamine, dobutamine, nitro, lasix and insulin. Must have post cardiac cath procedure experience.
We expect timely discharge of our patients, hourly rounding and bedside shift report completed on all patients.
Floating is required if needed. Every other weekend coverage. Scheduling is based on unit needs
Charting System Experience : Preferred
Charting System Name : Cerner
Community Hospital Experience : -
LTAC Experience : -
Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred
Trauma Level II Experience : Preferred
Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills : Accessing Ports*, Blood Product Administration, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac*, CVA*, Feeding tube care and management*, Heparin Protocols, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions, IV insulin protocols*, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Management of dysrhythmias, Nasal Cannula, PCA, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Phlebotomy, PICC line management*, Post Cardiac Angiogram*, Post MI*, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery*, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management*, Pre/Post neurosurgery*, Renal failure*, Spinal cord injury*, Starting IVs, Surgical drains*, Telemetry, Telemetry -on the unit monitoring, Traumatic Brain injury*, Use of Rapid Response Teams*, Wound Care/Wound Vac*, prophecy relias basic EKG, 4 hours stroke CEU per year
Unit Details
Staffing & Scheduling
Scheduling Type : Other
Patient Ratios Days : 5
Patient Ratios Nights : 5
Patient Ratios Weekends : 5
Float Required : -
Call Required : -
Weekend Coverage : True
Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : -
Pre-Approved Time Off : -
Orientation Hours : 40
Facility & Patient Care Details
Patient Age Groups : Adults
Daily Census : 48
Number of Visits Per Day : -
Number of Rooms : 48
Number of Beds : 48
Additional Unit Information
Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Lift Teams, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary
Patient Diagnoses : Congestive heart failure
NSTEMI
Afib RVR and other arrhythmias
Post cardiac cath procedures
About LanceSoft
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits