Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,272 per week in Bridgeport, WV

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Bridgeport, WV Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,272 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Bridgeport, West Virginia, 26330! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Cardiac Tele/Stepdown Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required License: Active RN license required Certifications: BLS required Must-Have: Must be able to titrate drips Description: The unit consists of 36 beds. The nursing ratios for Med-Surg/Tele acuity are 1:5, potentially 1:6 only if anticipating a discharge. For PCU acuity, the ratio is 1:4. Common diagnoses or types of patients include cardiac patients, CR bands, post-cath, AMI, post-operative lung surgeries after CCU, respiratory failure, chest tubes, pacemakers, and post-PCI. The unit has higher acuity than typical Telemetry units. Experience as a Stepdown RN is preferred. Nurses are required to titrate drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Integrelin, heparin, Ativan, Lasix, and Nitro up to 50 mcg. A charge nurse is available 24/7, with days not taking patients and nights taking patients. CNA support is available, with an ideal ratio of 1 CNA for every 9 patients. Team nursing is the approach, with 1 RN and 1 CNA covering 6 to 7 patients together. Only CPAP and BiPap are used; respiratory therapy manages equipment. Phillips monitors are utilized, and nurses must be able to read and interpret strips. The unit works 12-hour shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM. Travelers are required to work every other weekend with both days and nights scheduled. Holidays are included in the rotation with permanent staff. Travelers may float to various units as needed. All nursing staff must adhere to established dress code requirements, with specific scrub colors designated for different roles. Unit/Department specific orientation is provided for travelers. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Travel nursing encourages self-reliance and independence. Managing your assignments, travel logistics, and personal well-being in new locations enhances your ability to thrive in diverse circumstances. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29326351EXPTEMP

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