Description
Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in South Charleston, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Unit: PCU – StepdownBeds: 11 (expanding to 12 later 2023)Ratios: 1:4Shift Requirements & Floating:• Weekend: Every other• Holidays: Rotational• Travel staff required to float to ICU, Med-Surg Telemetry, or ED for boarded patientsRequired Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSSPatient Population:• Post-op vascular, post-cardiac cath (PCTA or significant blockage)• Hemodynamically stable dysrhythmias, CVA, Sepsis, Renal patients, Stable acute MI, Unstable angina• ICU-level care skills required: BiPAP, CPAP, mechanical ventilation, telemetry, critical drips; CRRT & IABP preferred• Preferred: Arterial line experience, post-fem-pop, post-endarterectomy, ECAR, TVAR• Experience: 1–2 years critical care, travel experience requiredDrip/Titration Responsibilities:• RNs titrate drips• Common drips: Insulin, Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone, Low-dose DopamineStaffing & Roles:• Charge Nurse: Assigned in PCU; ICU Charge Nurse available as resource• House Supervisor: 24/7• PCT (CNA) ratio: 1:10; nurses assist with general care/unit clerk duties• Telemetry: Monitor tech 24/7; RNs read stripsEquipment: CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow O₂, mechanical ventilation via trach, specialty beds, IV pumpsDress Code:• RN/LPN: Navy• CNA/Monitor Tech: Dark Grey/Pewter• Solid colors only; WVU Medicine or solid fleece allowed (grey, black, navy, royal blue)• Solid undershirts: white, grey, black• Closed-toed shoes only; no crocsOrientation:• First day: General hospital orientation• Full nursing orientation (RNs/LPNs)• Computer training: ½ day for CNAs, full day for nurses• Two 12-hour orientation shifts with preceptor• Abbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due 90 days from start
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
