Travel Stepdown RN - $2,102 per week
Fort Smith, AR, 72917, USA
- Healthcare
- travel nurse
- registered nurse
- PCU nurse
This position is for a travel Registered Nurse specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) stepdown care with at least 2 years of hospital bedside experience, focusing on cardiac patient care and critical post-surgery monitoring. The role requires night shifts, specific certifications, and skills in managing cardiac drips and advanced respiratory support, utilizing the EPIC electronic medical record system. The assignment is in a 336-bed acute care hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and offers a 13-week contract with potential extension and a referral bonus.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
RN Position Job Notes:
Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.
Opportunity:
RN - Stepdown
Job Details:
• Work night shifts with 36 guaranteed hours per week
• 2+ years of nursing experience required
• Required certifications: Current Arkansas Licensure, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Must have experience with post cardiovascular surgeries
• Must be skilled in titrating cardiac drips (Nitro, Cardizem, Amio, Esmolol)
• Must have experience with BiPAPs and utilizing Airvos
• Must demonstrate ability to recognize deteriorating patients
• Work with EPIC electronic medical record system
• Dress code requires black scrubs
• No call requirements
• No float requirements
• No weekend hour requirements specified
Facility:
This 336-bed acute care hospital has more than 100 years of history providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. The facility is focused on building exceptional healthcare experiences through a dedicated team of professionals, innovative technology, and new services while maintaining a tradition of compassionate care. The hospital offers extensive services including home care, hospice and palliative care, sleep disorder center, wound care clinic with hyperbaric medicine, and several specialized centers, all recognized for exceptional customer service and patient care.
Location:
Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith offers a rich blend of history and modern amenities, featuring attractions like the Fort Smith National Historic Site, Regional Art Museum, and vibrant community events including farmers markets and symphony performances. The city provides an excellent quality of life with diverse recreational opportunities and a strong sense of community, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals.
Adex Job ID #977178. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
- Referral bonus




