Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,051 per week in Washington, DC

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 13, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Washington, DC Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,051 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/9/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Washington, Washington DC, 20007! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2 years minimum experience required, must have completed 1 prior travel assignment License: Must have DC RN licensure, pending licenses accepted Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Must provide proof of pending license status at time of submission. - Must have DC license in hand prior to start date. Description: This position is for a registered nurse working in a progressive care unit. The nurse will assume care of admitted patients with varying diagnoses. Patients will be boarding in the emergency department while awaiting bed placement on an inpatient unit. The position requires floating to units of equivalent or lower level of acuity. The nurse will work a night shift, three times a week. Ratios for patient care will be 1 nurse to 4-5 patients. Weekend work will be required every other weekend. Essential skills required for this position include telemetry and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias. Additional skills include IV therapy, feeding tube care, and pre/post hemodialysis management. The position also requires knowledge of insulin protocols and the management of renal failure. Candidates should be comfortable with isolation precautions and have experience in managing cardiac drips. Interdisciplinary support in the unit includes physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services. The patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. The unit receives approximately 140 visits per day, with a total of 40 rooms available. This role will involve navigating through diverse patient cases and collaboration with various healthcare professionals. Candidates must be adaptable and prepared for the challenges of a fast-paced environment. All travelers must be willing to accept assignments that may include patients with COVID-19. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. If you enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or water sports, depending on the assignment location. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29147578EXPTEMP

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