PCU Travel Nurse Job in Jacksonville, FL | Nights (3x12)
Ascension St. Vincent's Medical Center - Riverside
Jacksonville, FL
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Jacksonville, FL
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$2,046
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/22
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Jacksonville, Florida, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Ascension St. Vincent's Medical Center - Riverside. This role pays $2,046 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
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Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Medical Center - Riverside
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Location: Jacksonville, FL 32204 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Cerner
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel PCU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Florida and national regulatory bodies.
Ascension St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside — Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside is a full-service tertiary hospital in Jacksonville, FL — home to Jacksonville's largest cardiovascular program — with deep specialty care across heart, stroke, brain and spine, cancer, orthopedics, and women's health.
- 528-bed full-service tertiary hospital serving Jacksonville, with a 24/7 emergency department (including pediatric emergency care) Read More
- Home to the Gary & Nancy Chartrand Heart & Vascular Center — Jacksonville's largest cardiovascular and open-heart program, with roughly 20,000 cardiovascular procedures a year
- Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center, with the St. Vincent's Spine & Brain Institute for neurosurgery and neurology
- Cancer care (NAPBC-accredited breast program, Mayo Clinic partnership) and Joint Commission–certified hip, knee, and spine surgery
- Family Birth Place for maternity, with a Leapfrog "A" patient-safety grade
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Jacksonville, FL
What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
What cardiovascular acuity can travel nurses expect at Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside in Jacksonville?
Home to the Chartrand Heart & Vascular Center — Jacksonville's largest cardiovascular and open-heart program, with roughly 20,000 procedures a year — this 528-bed tertiary hospital gives cardiac and critical-care travelers a high-volume environment.
What neuro and stroke care will travel nurses find at Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside?
A Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center pairs with the St. Vincent's Spine & Brain Institute for neurosurgery and neurology, plus Joint Commission–certified spine surgery.
What maternity and cancer care does St. Vincent's Riverside offer travel nurses?
Its Family Birth Place carries a Leapfrog "A" patient-safety grade, alongside an NAPBC-accredited breast program and a Mayo Clinic cancer partnership.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this PCU job in Jacksonville
- Review Florida nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View Florida salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Jacksonville, FL
Across an enormous footprint on Florida's northeast coast, Jacksonville, FL spreads its hospital systems widely, which means the assignment's campus location should drive every housing decision. A traveler working the south side and living at the beaches faces a long daily haul; matched correctly, commutes stay short. Emergency departments and cardiac units generate much of the travel demand across the metro. Orange Park extends options southwest. Atlantic Beach offers coastal living within reach of several campuses east of the river. The city's park system threads green space through nearly every neighborhood, and St. Augustine's historic district sits forty-five minutes south, an easy recurring day trip that most RNs on contract here make more than once before the assignment wraps up.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PCU · Jacksonville, FL · $2,046 /wk