Binding Minds is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Pompton Plains, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 03/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel RN – Progressive Care/Telemetry (IMCU)
Location: Pompton Plains, NJ
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Schedule: 36 hours/week (3x12s)
Department: IMCU (Intermediate Care Unit)
Key Responsibilities
Patient Assessment & Care Planning
- Collect and document comprehensive health histories from patients and families.
- Complete timely admission assessments, including Braden Scale.
- Develop, implement, and revise individualized, age-appropriate plans of care.
- Continually reassess patient needs (biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, educational, discharge).
- Delegate and coordinate care using an interdisciplinary approach.
Telemetry & Cardiac Care
- Apply and manage telemetry monitoring equipment accurately.
- Interpret and document cardiac rhythms; communicate abnormalities promptly.
- Coordinate individualized arrhythmia parameters with Telemetry Technicians.
- Initiate chest pain protocol when indicated.
- Manage patients on high-risk IV cardiac medications.
- Assist with elective cardioversion procedures.
- Follow telemetry standing orders and monitor alarm settings appropriately.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely, and policy-compliant documentation.
- Transcribe and verify physician orders correctly.
- Accept and document telephone orders per policy with read-back verification.
- Ensure compliance with Department of Health and regulatory standards.
Patient Education & Discharge Planning
- Initiate discharge planning upon admission.
- Provide age-appropriate patient and family education.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings.
- Ensure safe, timely, and comfortable discharge processes.
- Document all teaching and discharge instructions thoroughly.
Required Qualifications
- Valid New Jersey RN License
- BLS Certification (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Required)
- PCCN (Preferred)
- 1–2 years of Cardiac/Telemetry experience
- 1–2 years of Acute Care experience
- Basic dysrhythmia interpretation required
- BSN preferred or currently enrolled in BSN program
Compensation Package (36 Hours)
- Gross Weekly Pay: $2,353
- Weekly Stipend: $1,561
- Estimated Taxable Rate (W2): $22/hr
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Referral Bonus Programs
About Binding Minds
Binding Minds: Healthcare Staffing firm where your talent is valued, and your career has a true partner. Binding Minds Healthcare is a certified disability-owned healthcare staffing firm built on trust, transparency, and respect. We deeply value the dedication it takes to serve as a healthcare professional, and we believe you deserve a staffing partner who supports you with the same level of commitment. Our recruitment team connects healthcare specialists to Travel, Local, Temp, and PRN opportunities nationwide through a candidate-first approach. We focus on accurate submissions, open communication, and a seamless onboarding process, ensuring our candidates receive a transparent, efficient, and rewarding experience from start to finish.
