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 PCU Float position, requiring a MO or compact RN license and expertise in telemetry and stepdown care.

Responsibilities

• Work in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) float within a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:5 on PCU
• Float to all medical-surgical and telemetry units, including ED for inpatient holds
• Care for patients with cardiac, neuro, orthopedic, respiratory, and renal conditions
• Perform advanced cardiac monitoring, post-cardiac procedure care, feeding tube management, wound care, and more
• Night shifts (3x12 hours, 18:45–07:15)
• Weekend requirement of 8 shifts per 6-week schedule
• Holiday and Charge RN shifts as assigned
• No block scheduling available
• Duties include interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, hemodialysis management, respiratory support, and wound care
• Care for a diverse patient population including cardiac, neuro, ortho, endocrine, renal, and surgical cases
• May be assigned holiday or charge RN duties based on unit needs
• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off allowed
• Pre-start compliance modules required prior to assignment
• Strong team-oriented environment supporting complex patient care
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No travel partners accepted for this position
• Drug screening must be clear for start eligibility; candidates with failed screens may not reapply for 6 months

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license in hand at the time of consideration
• At least 2 years of recent specialty experience with no employment gap greater than 90 days in the past year
• One year of recent in-specialty experience within the past 12 months
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Experience in PCU, telemetry, stepdown, cardiac monitoring, and related clinical skills
• Must provide 2 professional references, one from a supervisor level or above within the past year
• Must live at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• 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-652567. 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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