PCU Registered Nurse Job in Leonardtown, MD

You will work as a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at MedStar Saint Marys Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. This is a 91-day travel assignment beginning November 23, 2026, with a weekly pay of $1,979.

Schedule and Staffing

• 3x12 day shift schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Every other weekend coverage required, with unit directing weekend coverage based on operational needs
• No call required

Patient Care Details

• PCU patient ratio of 1:4
• Float required to Telemetry and Medical Surgical units as needed (ratios 1:5 to 1:6)
• Adult patient population including diagnoses such as diabetes, COPD/Asthma, sepsis, pneumothorax, ESRD/dialysis, hypertension/hypotension, ETOH withdrawal, and general surgery

Required Clinical Skills

• BiPAP/CPAP management
• Central line care and management
• Chest tube management and care
• CVA care
• Feeding tube care and management
• Heparin protocols
• High flow nasal cannula
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Isolation precautions and PPE
• IV insulin protocols
• Cardiac drip management (non-titratable)
• Telemetry monitoring
• Peripheral line care and management
• Pre- and post-hemodialysis management
• Renal failure care
• Starting and maintaining IVs

Special Procedures and Equipment

• Chest tubes, PCA infusions, bedside monitoring, non-titratable drips, and IV infusions
• Bedside monitoring for up to 8 patients, ultrasound IV, cardiac monitoring, and lift equipment

Requirements

• 2 years of recent PCU/IMC/Stepdown experience
• At least 1 previous travel assignment completed
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and 100% on lethal rhythms

Interdisciplinary support is available including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams.