American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN with DC licensure for a Neuro Intermediate Care position requiring telemetry expertise and every other weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Neuro Intermediate Care (IMC) unit of a short-term acute care teaching hospital
• Patient ratio is 1:4
• Day and night shifts available (3x12 hour shifts per week)
• Every other weekend required
• Float required to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Cerner is used for charting
• Care for patients needing telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and intermediate-level care
• Primary duties include telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia management, complex line care, and wound care
• Orientation includes a 4-hour class, 8 hours of online modules, and two 12-hour clinical shifts before independent practice
• All travelers must be able and willing to care for COVID-19 positive patients
• Scrubs of any color are permitted as long as they do not have other hospital logos
• Parking is available at a cost
• First-time travelers are not accepted; at least one prior travel assignment required
• Candidates must have two recent supervisor references for consideration
• Employees previously employed at the facility must have a minimum one-year gap before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates within 60 miles are accepted at a lower rate
• No more than 7 days of requested time off for a 13-week contract is highly preferred, and no time off allowed during the first two weeks

Requirements

• Active DC RN license or proof of pending status at time of consideration; must have DC license before start
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• At least 1 prior travel nurse assignment required
• Current BLS certification required
• Successful completion of the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam: minimum 80% overall and 100% on lethal rhythms
• Experience with telemetry, cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, feeding tube, phlebotomy, peripheral and PICC line management, IV starts, tracheostomy management, isolation precautions, wound care, and wound vac
• Proficiency with Cerner charting system required
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, NIHSS, BSN

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-640847. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care

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