Job Description
Olaro is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Vermont.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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Med Surg / Tele RN – Adaptive Acuity Unit | Vermont
Unit Type: Adaptive Acuity (Med Surg/Tele with PCU-level care)
Bed Count: 25 beds
Patient Ratio:
- 1:5 for Med Surg/Tele
- 3:1 when providing PCU-level care
Floating: To any inpatient unit within RN scope
Local Radius Rule: Must live >50 miles from facility
Shift: Standard inpatient shifts (details provided at interview)
Position Overview
This is an Adaptive Acuity Unit, meaning the nurse will care for both standard Med Surg/Tele patients and, on occasion, PCU-level patients. Providing PCU-level care is mandatory and cannot be declined. Strong drip, charge, and progressive care skills are required.
This role is best suited for a highly experienced RN who is confident with higher-acuity patients, adaptable to frequent floating, and comfortable supporting smaller or critical-access hospitals.
Required Experience
- 2+ years CURRENT Med Surg/Tele experience
- Charge experience required
- PCU experience strongly required
- Drip experience required (vasoactive & titratable drips)
- ICU experience strongly preferred
- Minimum 3 months of prior travel experience (non-negotiable)
- Critical access or small hospital experience preferred
- Must have reliable personal vehicle
- Must include permanent address in profile
Certifications Required
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS (AHA)
Unit Expectations
- Provide Med Surg/Tele + PCU-level care as needed
- Perform as Charge RN during assignments
- Float to any inpatient unit within scope
- Work every other weekend and holidays as needed
- Must handle common higher-acuity conditions including:
- Sepsis
- DKA
- Pneumonia
- ARDS
- Post-vascular procedures
- Standard PCU/ICU titratable drips
Submission Requirements
(All must be uploaded at submission — no exceptions or additions later)
- Updated work history
- Skills checklist (Med Surg/Tele or PCU, within 1 year)
- 1 supervisory reference (signed, within last 2 years)
- Active RN license (Vermont or Compact)
- Current certifications
- Permanent address
- All RTO included upfront (no changes after submission)
About Olaro
Olaro Company Description
Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied health
professionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped clinicians
expand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, career
goals, and personal ambitions.
At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offer
competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiences
that build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlined
onboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guide
by your side.
Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, or
achieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help you
thrive. Join us, and let’s shape the future of healthcare together.