Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,079 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source
  • Columbia, SC
  • $2,079 Per Week
1 day ago

Job Description

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/26/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This role involves providing care to adult patients recovering from traumatic injuries that may require surgical intervention. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary medical team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to surgical trauma patients.
  • Monitor patients' vital signs and manage telemetry for hemodynamic stability.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary support services, including IV teams, physical therapy, and pharmacy.
  • Participate in patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
  • Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Shift Details

  • Night shifts: 3 x 12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
  • 36 hours per week with 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks

Qualifications

  • Current AHA ACLS, BCLS, and NIH certifications are required.
  • Medication test completion is mandatory.
  • 2+ years of nursing experience, specifically for first-time travelers.
  • Experience in a telemetry unit or similar setting is preferred.

Unit Details

This 41-bed progressive care trauma/telemetry unit focuses on admitting adult patients who are hemodynamically stable following traumatic events, such as motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, and falls. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, with flexibility to accommodate up to 1:5 as needed.

Interdisciplinary Support

The unit is supported by a wide array of services, including:

  • IV Teams
  • Physical Therapy
  • Respiratory Services
  • Interpretation Services
  • Phlebotomy
  • Radiology
  • Social Services
  • Rapid Response Teams
  • Pharmacy
  • Transportation
  • Unit Secretary

If you are passionate about patient care and meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38289058. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PCU/Stepdown

About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the greatest workforce on earth, and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.


Wellspring One was named one of SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026, a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey.


We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.

If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.


Numbers & Facts

LocationColumbia, SC

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)unmatched
  • Career Counselingunmatched
  • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
  • Clinical Competencyunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community and Social Servicesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Medical Testsunmatched
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Patient Admissionsunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Pharmacyunmatched
  • Phlebotomyunmatched
  • Physical Therapyunmatched
  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
  • Radiologyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Social Workunmatched
  • Surgical Proceduresunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Telemetryunmatched
  • Telemetry Nursingunmatched
  • Wound Careunmatched

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