American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift PCU position requiring a MO or compact license and at least two years of recent specialty experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a tertiary care hospital setting
• Patient ratio is typically 1:5, with possible flex to 1:6 as needed
• Handles medical diagnoses related to pulmonary, wounds, urology, cardiac, neuro, and renal cases
• Regular floating between departments, units, and facilities is required
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15)
• At least 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
• Epic is used for charting and prior experience with Epic is preferred
• No on-call requirements
• Team members may be assigned charge RN responsibilities and holiday shifts as needed per unit requirements
• Navy scrubs are required for this position
• Facility is a five-time Magnet award winner and Level 1 Trauma hospital with free parking
• Maximum of 7 days of time off (RTO) allowed per assignment
• Candidates must live at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates with diluted or positive drug screen results not cleared by MRO will not be eligible and must wait six months to reapply
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• No travel partners accepted for this assignment
• Training modules are required before start and annually thereafter

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license in hand prior to consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or telemetry nursing experience required, with no employment gaps over 90 days in the past year
• Valid BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Demonstrated proficiency with telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, emergency response, IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line management, and wound care
• Experience with heparin and IV insulin protocols, chest tubes, non-invasive airway management, and PCA administration
• Preferred experience in cardiac telemetry, ER holding, rapid response, feeding tube care, renal failure, CVA, ortho trauma, total joint replacements, surgical drains, and tracheostomy management
• Two professional references required, including at least one supervisor from the past year
• Pending licenses not accepted

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-652782. 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 - Progressive Care Unit

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