Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Location: Evansville, IN
Department: 5C Progressive Cardiac Care (Stepdown Intermediate Care)
Type: Travel Contract
Pay Rate: $52
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (August 9, 2026 – November 7, 2026)
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
Weekend Rotation: As Required by Department
On-Call: None
MedOp Solutions is seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment. This position offers the opportunity to care for a diverse cardiac and medical patient population in a 28-bed Progressive Cardiac Care Unit, providing specialized monitoring and treatment for patients requiring a higher level of care than a medical-surgical unit.
The ideal candidate will have strong cardiac assessment skills, telemetry experience, and the ability to care for complex patients in a fast-paced stepdown environment.
- Full-service acute care hospital
- Comprehensive cardiovascular services
- Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
- Collaborative multidisciplinary care team
- 28-bed Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
- Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:4–5
- One travel position available
- Night shift assignment
- Medical patients
- Cardiac patients
- Pre- and Post-Cardiovascular Surgery
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Heart Failure
- Stroke overflow patients
- Progressive care/stepdown patients requiring continuous monitoring
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for progressive care and cardiac patients
- Perform ongoing assessments and continuous telemetry monitoring
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and cardiac treatments
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge planning
- Accurately document patient care in the electronic medical record
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining quality and safety standards
- Active Registered Nurse license
- Recent Progressive Care (PCU), Stepdown, Telemetry, or Cardiac nursing experience preferred
- Strong telemetry interpretation and cardiac assessment skills
- Experience caring for medically complex patients
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Cardiac telemetry monitoring
- Standard progressive care equipment
- Department-specific orientation provided prior to independent assignment
- Night Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
- Weekend rotation as determined by department needs
- No on-call responsibilities
- Holiday coverage as scheduled by the department
This Progressive Cardiac Care assignment provides the opportunity to work with an experienced cardiovascular team while caring for a diverse population of cardiac and medical patients. You'll expand your clinical expertise in a collaborative environment focused on quality outcomes and exceptional patient care. MedOp Solutions offers competitive compensation, personalized recruiter support, and dedicated guidance throughout every assignment.
MedOp Solutions is a dynamic and rapidly growing enterprise dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. Specializing in innovative staffing solutions—offered through flexible arrangements including temporary placements, temp-to-hire options, consulting, and direct hire services—we are committed to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates.
With a strong nationwide presence and recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2019–2025), MedOp Solutions exemplifies excellence and growth. We are equally dedicated to fostering internal development and supporting career advancement opportunities for our team members.
MedOp Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.
We are committed to creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals of all abilities are welcomed and supported. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
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