Travel Nurse RN – PCU – Progressive Care Unit

Coast Medical Service is hiring a full-time travel nurse RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Portland, Colorado. This 6-week assignment offers experienced registered nurses the opportunity to deliver specialized acute care in a dynamic healthcare setting while maintaining professional flexibility.

What This Role Involves

As a travel registered nurse in the Progressive Care Unit, you'll provide specialized nursing care to patients transitioning between intensive care and general medical-surgical floors. This role combines the clinical complexity of acute care with the adaptability required in a patient-centered Progressive Care Unit environment. Your nursing assessment, critical thinking, and intervention skills are essential in supporting patient recovery and transitions across care levels.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patients with moderate to high acuity care needs, including post-operative recovery and patients requiring continuous telemetry
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, administer medications, and execute physician-ordered care plans with precision
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated, evidence-based patient care
• Document nursing interventions and patient progress accurately in electronic health record systems
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge care instructions
• Respond promptly to patient needs and advocate for patient safety and comfort throughout each shift

Requirements

• Current, active RN licensure in Oregon
• Minimum 1–2 years of nursing experience; PCU, ICU, or acute care background strongly preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities
• Proficiency with electronic health records and standard nursing equipment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, 36 hours per week
• Flexibility to adapt to new healthcare environments quickly

About Coast Medical Service

Coast Medical Service connects skilled healthcare professionals with facilities nationwide, building teams that deliver exceptional patient care. We partner with leading hospitals and healthcare systems to fill critical staffing needs, enabling nurses to grow their careers while serving diverse patient populations across the country.

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