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: 01/19/2026
• 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/Telemetry position requiring a Missouri or compact RN license and expertise in cardiac monitoring and stepdown care.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a patient ratio of 1:5
• Provides care for patients requiring telemetry, cardiac, neuro stepdown, and post-cardiac procedure management
• Performs cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management
• Night shifts (3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15) with required weekend coverage (8 shifts per 6-week period, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
• Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Responsible for comprehensive clinical management, including acute cardiac, neuro, endocrine, respiratory, orthopedics, and renal patient care
• Charge RN duties and holiday shift coverage as needed per unit requirements
• Participation in Rapid Response Teams and procedural support expected
• Max of 7 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• No travel partners allowed for this assignment
• Drug screening is required; a diluted or positive result that cannot be cleared will result in cancellation and a 6-month wait for re-application
• Annual and pre-start module completion is required

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years of recent PCU or specialty experience, including at least 1 year in specialty within the past 12 months with no employment gaps over 90 days
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Experience in MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, ER Holding, Neuro Stepdown, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown required
• Ability to manage cardiac medications, hemodialysis, IV therapy, and advanced airway management
• Two professional references from the past year required, including one from a supervisor or above and the second may be a charge RN
• Candidates must live at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• No pending licenses 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-652281. 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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