Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Montclair, NJ
Contracted
Ardent Health Services Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Mid Level
Embark on a rewarding journey as a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a travel assignment in Montclair, New Jersey, beginning December 29, 2025. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to influence patient trajectories in a high-acuity environment while embracing the adventure of travel. In PCU, you’ll blend the precision of critical care with the compassion of bedside nursing, guiding patients who are on the cusp of stabilization toward recovery. Across the weeks ahead, you’ll refine clinical judgment, elevate care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support smooth transitions from acute to step-down care. Picture yourself making meaningful differences every shift, while discovering the diverse communities that New Jersey and the broader United States have to offer. And as you pursue this path, you’ll also have the chance to appreciate the state’s beauty—from tranquil parks and scenic shorelines to charming towns, vibrant arts scenes, and renowned dining—creating a satisfying balance between professional purpose and personal inspiration.
New Jersey shines not only in its urban energy but in its natural and cultural allure as well. The state offers coastal beauty along the Jersey Shore, lush green spaces, and accessible weekend excursions that make downtime restorative. In Montclair, you’ll enjoy a welcoming, arts-forward community with excellent dining, boutique shopping, and strong educational and family-friendly amenities. For those who crave variety, the travel model opens doors to assignments across the U.S., providing a rich tapestry of patient populations, facility types, and clinical challenges. This means you can expand your professional repertoire—nursing in metro academic centers, community hospitals, and specialty centers—while building a nationwide network of colleagues and mentors who share your commitment to patient-centered care and ongoing growth.
Role specifics and benefits: In PCU, you’ll care for patients with acute conditions who require close monitoring, nuanced hemodynamic assessment, and careful progression toward general medical floors or discharge. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include ongoing patient assessment and trend analysis, telemetry monitoring, administering medications and IV therapies, managing invasive lines and devices, and performing essential neurovascular and cardiopulmonary assessments. You’ll collaborate with physicians, case managers, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists to refine care plans, anticipate complications, and educate patients and families about treatment goals, medications, and post-discharge needs. You’ll lead withClinical judgment while refining technical skills, such as respiratory support optimization, ECG interpretation, and post-procedure monitoring, and you’ll have opportunities to pursue PCU-specific certifications and leadership roles as you demonstrate excellence.
This assignment comes with competitive benefits designed to support you on the road. Acknowledging the value you bring, a robust compensation package includes a weekly pay range of 1,777 to 1,879, with potential for performance-related bonuses. We offer housing assistance or seamless access to company-secured housing options to reduce logistical stress, ensuring you can focus on patient care and personal well-being. There are extension opportunities for continuing your contract beyond the initial weeks, enabling continuity of care for patients and stability for you as a traveling professional. In addition, you’ll benefit from a dedicated support team and 24/7 assistance while you travel with the company, including travel coordinators and clinical liaisons who respond rapidly to any needs or challenges that arise. Our comprehensive support extends to licensing guidance, onboarding, credential verification, and access to an expansive network of clinical mentors and peers.
Company values center on empowerment, growth, and a truly supportive environment. We are committed to elevating your career through structured pathways for advancement, ongoing education, and mentorship from experienced leaders who prioritize your professional development and job satisfaction. You’ll be part of a culture that honors focus, compassion, and clinical excellence, with resources to help you expand your scope of practice, pursue specialty credentials, and assume roles that align with your aspirations. The environment emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and recognition—creating a setting where you can thrive while delivering high-quality patient care and modeling best practice for peers and students alike.
If you’re driven by clinical mastery, patient advocacy, and the opportunity to broaden your professional horizons across diverse settings, this PCU travel role in Montclair is crafted for you. Apply now to join a company that values your expertise, respects your autonomy, and invests in your ongoing development as you grow toward leadership and specialty excellence. Your next chapter as a PCU nurse awaits—where every shift is an opportunity to impact lives, advance your skills, and explore new places with a supportive team by your side.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
New Jersey shines not only in its urban energy but in its natural and cultural allure as well. The state offers coastal beauty along the Jersey Shore, lush green spaces, and accessible weekend excursions that make downtime restorative. In Montclair, you’ll enjoy a welcoming, arts-forward community with excellent dining, boutique shopping, and strong educational and family-friendly amenities. For those who crave variety, the travel model opens doors to assignments across the U.S., providing a rich tapestry of patient populations, facility types, and clinical challenges. This means you can expand your professional repertoire—nursing in metro academic centers, community hospitals, and specialty centers—while building a nationwide network of colleagues and mentors who share your commitment to patient-centered care and ongoing growth.
Role specifics and benefits: In PCU, you’ll care for patients with acute conditions who require close monitoring, nuanced hemodynamic assessment, and careful progression toward general medical floors or discharge. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include ongoing patient assessment and trend analysis, telemetry monitoring, administering medications and IV therapies, managing invasive lines and devices, and performing essential neurovascular and cardiopulmonary assessments. You’ll collaborate with physicians, case managers, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists to refine care plans, anticipate complications, and educate patients and families about treatment goals, medications, and post-discharge needs. You’ll lead withClinical judgment while refining technical skills, such as respiratory support optimization, ECG interpretation, and post-procedure monitoring, and you’ll have opportunities to pursue PCU-specific certifications and leadership roles as you demonstrate excellence.
This assignment comes with competitive benefits designed to support you on the road. Acknowledging the value you bring, a robust compensation package includes a weekly pay range of 1,777 to 1,879, with potential for performance-related bonuses. We offer housing assistance or seamless access to company-secured housing options to reduce logistical stress, ensuring you can focus on patient care and personal well-being. There are extension opportunities for continuing your contract beyond the initial weeks, enabling continuity of care for patients and stability for you as a traveling professional. In addition, you’ll benefit from a dedicated support team and 24/7 assistance while you travel with the company, including travel coordinators and clinical liaisons who respond rapidly to any needs or challenges that arise. Our comprehensive support extends to licensing guidance, onboarding, credential verification, and access to an expansive network of clinical mentors and peers.
Company values center on empowerment, growth, and a truly supportive environment. We are committed to elevating your career through structured pathways for advancement, ongoing education, and mentorship from experienced leaders who prioritize your professional development and job satisfaction. You’ll be part of a culture that honors focus, compassion, and clinical excellence, with resources to help you expand your scope of practice, pursue specialty credentials, and assume roles that align with your aspirations. The environment emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and recognition—creating a setting where you can thrive while delivering high-quality patient care and modeling best practice for peers and students alike.
If you’re driven by clinical mastery, patient advocacy, and the opportunity to broaden your professional horizons across diverse settings, this PCU travel role in Montclair is crafted for you. Apply now to join a company that values your expertise, respects your autonomy, and invests in your ongoing development as you grow toward leadership and specialty excellence. Your next chapter as a PCU nurse awaits—where every shift is an opportunity to impact lives, advance your skills, and explore new places with a supportive team by your side.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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Why Travelers Choose TLC
- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
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Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
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