PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Camden, New Jersey

Join a progressive care unit (PCU) team in Camden, New Jersey, as a travel RN caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical, neurologic, respiratory, cardiac, and post-surgical needs. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers a structured night schedule, a typical patient ratio of 1:4, and the opportunity to strengthen your expertise in telemetry and neuro-focused progressive care. Camden is a vibrant South Jersey community with convenient access to Philadelphia, diverse cultural experiences, and a broad range of urban and suburban amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Camden, New Jersey
• Healthcare Setting: Progressive Care Unit with a mix of medical-surgical and PCU patients
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, through January 25, 2027
• Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4 on nights
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Orientation: 12 hours, plus specialty-specific orientation modules
• Scheduling Notes: Block scheduling is not available. Requested time off must be submitted with the application, and time off is not permitted during the first week.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey or a valid Compact RN license
• At least 2 years of recent PCU, progressive care, stepdown, or closely related specialty experience, including experience within the past 12 months
• Current BLS, ACLS, ASLS, and NIHSS certifications at the time of submission
• Recent Epic clinical documentation experience
• Demonstrated neuro and telemetry nursing experience, including dysrhythmia recognition
• Successful completion of a dysrhythmia examination during orientation; two attempts are permitted
• Willingness to float among designated regional locations within the nurse’s competency and skill set based on staffing needs
• Ability to complete required pre-employment labs within 48 hours of signing
• All licenses, certifications, and required verification documents must be active and available at submission

PCU Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric progressive care patients
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias, escalating changes in patient condition appropriately
• Care for patients with strokes, seizures, altered mental status, respiratory conditions, cardiac conditions, oncology diagnoses, renal failure, withdrawal syndromes, and post-surgical needs
• Manage patients requiring cardiac monitoring, noninvasive airway support, high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, drains, feeding tubes, PICC lines, central lines, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Administer blood products, manage heparin and IV insulin protocols, and provide care related to cardiac catheterization and post-cardiac procedures
• Perform comprehensive assessments, medication administration, care planning, patient education, and accurate Epic documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to support patients who are appropriate for PCU care, including patients transitioning from intensive care

Apply now for this PCU travel nursing opportunity in Camden, New Jersey, and join a team delivering high-quality progressive care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.