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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/22/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a night shift Intermediate Care position caring for adults with critical and progressive needs requiring advanced cardiac and ventilator management.

Responsibilities

• Work in an Intermediate Intensive Care Unit (IMC/IICU) within a hospital setting
• Cares for adult trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology patients requiring interventions every 1–2 hours
• Patient ratio is 1:3
• Uses specialized equipment including Hercules patient re-positioners, ceiling lifts, and Airtaps
• Night shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Required to work 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Floating to other qualified units or campuses may be required
• Epic EMR is used with 1 year of Epic experience required
• Manage direct admissions, ICU transfers, and escalations from Rapid Response Teams
• Must be proficient in dysrhythmia interpretation and telemetry monitoring
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for night shift travel assignments; candidates under 50 miles are ineligible
• Two professional references are required for consideration
• All requests for time off must be submitted at the time of application and are subject to approval

Requirements

• Active SC or compact state RN license
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• At least 2 years of RN experience, with previous IICU or ICU experience and ability to manage 1:3 acuity required
• Experience in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and ventilator management required
• Prior titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• 1 year of recent Epic charting experience required
• For first-time travelers, 3 years’ specialty experience and critical care background required
• Will consider Progressive Care, PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown experience based on acuity

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-638787. 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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