Travel PCU RN - $2,484 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Newark, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (Night Shift) in Newark, New Jersey.

Location

Newark, NJ

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

This position requires Night Shift coverage, working 3 shifts per week from 19:00 to 07:30.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) provides care for adult patients aged 18 and older with multi-organ issues, cardiac conditions, and various complex health needs. The focus will be on managing patients post-cardiac procedures, TAVR, and heart, lung, and kidney transplant management. The role also involves using the EPIC charting system.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patients with cardiac rhythm disorders and multi-organ dysfunction.
• Provide care for patients on ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and tracheostomy management.
• Perform neuro checks and manage stable stroke patients and acute TBI cases.
• Supervise intravenous therapy including heparin protocols and titrating vasoactive drips.
• Administer medications as ordered and manage PCA and insulin drips.
• Conduct phlebotomy and manage ports, PICC, arterial, and central lines.
• Maintain appropriate infection control measures and wound care.

Required Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in a Progressive Care Unit or Level II Trauma center.
• Experience with telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation.
• Knowledge in post-cardiac procedures including angiograms, cardiac catheterization, and surgeries.

Certifications/Licensure

• Active New Jersey or Compact RN license required at the time of submission.
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.

ARMStaffing Job ID #38810955. 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,19:00:00-07:00:00

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