Malone Healthcare - Nursing
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,261 per week
Malone Healthcare - Nursing, Urbana, Illinois, us, 61803
Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Job Description & Requirements
* Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/15/2025 * Duration: 13 weeks * 35 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse - PCU/Stepdown Unit
Shift: Nights | 3x12-Hour (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
About Natividad Medical Center
As a 172-bed Level II Trauma and teaching hospital, Natividad Medical Center (NMC) serves as the only trauma center in Monterey County and surrounding areas. Voted "Best Hospital in Salinas Valley" (2022) by Salinas Valley Reader's Choice, NMC is known for providing high-acuity care to a diverse patient population.
Position Summary
The Night Shift Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdown is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to a complex patient population, including trauma patients and those requiring intermediate or advanced care monitoring. The RN ensures safe, evidence-based nursing practice and maintains continuous patient assessment, documentation, and communication with the healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities
Performs all clinical duties in accordance with unit scope, hospital policies, and regulatory standards
Provides continuous monitoring and care for EMU (Epilepsy Monitoring Unit) patients, identifying seizure activity
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care plans based on patient and family needs
Documents nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly in EPIC
Works closely with the Critical Care Team and Hospitalists for patients receiving advanced care
Utilizes hourly rounding, bedside shift reports, and whiteboards to ensure effective communication with patients and families
Modifies care plans as needed based on ongoing assessment and patient condition
Promotes a safe environment by identifying, reporting, and addressing safety hazards and incidents
Supports peer development through constructive feedback and professional collaboration
Engages in ongoing learning and meets all department competency requirements
Required Experience & Skills
Prior experience in PCU, Intermediate Care, Stepdown, and Level I Trauma settings
Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records system
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Must be able to manage high-acuity and rapidly changing patient conditions
Required Certifications & Licensure
Active CA Registered Nurse (RN) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
About Malone Healthcare - Nursing
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone's focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
Benefits
* Weekly pay * Holiday Pay * Guaranteed Hours * Continuing Education * 401k retirement plan * Pet insurance * Referral bonus * Medical benefits * Dental benefits * Vision benefits * License and certification reimbursement * Life insurance
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Job Description & Requirements
* Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/15/2025 * Duration: 13 weeks * 35 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse - PCU/Stepdown Unit
Shift: Nights | 3x12-Hour (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
About Natividad Medical Center
As a 172-bed Level II Trauma and teaching hospital, Natividad Medical Center (NMC) serves as the only trauma center in Monterey County and surrounding areas. Voted "Best Hospital in Salinas Valley" (2022) by Salinas Valley Reader's Choice, NMC is known for providing high-acuity care to a diverse patient population.
Position Summary
The Night Shift Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdown is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to a complex patient population, including trauma patients and those requiring intermediate or advanced care monitoring. The RN ensures safe, evidence-based nursing practice and maintains continuous patient assessment, documentation, and communication with the healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities
Performs all clinical duties in accordance with unit scope, hospital policies, and regulatory standards
Provides continuous monitoring and care for EMU (Epilepsy Monitoring Unit) patients, identifying seizure activity
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care plans based on patient and family needs
Documents nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly in EPIC
Works closely with the Critical Care Team and Hospitalists for patients receiving advanced care
Utilizes hourly rounding, bedside shift reports, and whiteboards to ensure effective communication with patients and families
Modifies care plans as needed based on ongoing assessment and patient condition
Promotes a safe environment by identifying, reporting, and addressing safety hazards and incidents
Supports peer development through constructive feedback and professional collaboration
Engages in ongoing learning and meets all department competency requirements
Required Experience & Skills
Prior experience in PCU, Intermediate Care, Stepdown, and Level I Trauma settings
Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records system
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Must be able to manage high-acuity and rapidly changing patient conditions
Required Certifications & Licensure
Active CA Registered Nurse (RN) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
About Malone Healthcare - Nursing
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone's focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
Benefits
* Weekly pay * Holiday Pay * Guaranteed Hours * Continuing Education * 401k retirement plan * Pet insurance * Referral bonus * Medical benefits * Dental benefits * Vision benefits * License and certification reimbursement * Life insurance