American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, 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 Stepdown/PCU night shift position requiring a MO or compact RN license, ACLS and BCLS, in a Level I Trauma Center.

Responsibilities

• Work in a dual PCU/Stepdown unit within a short-term acute care hospital
• Patient ratios are 2-3 on PCU side and 4-5 on the floor side
• All RNs may work on both PCU and floor sides as needed
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Uses EPIC EMR; experience required for some assignments
• Facility is a Magnet-designated, teaching, Level I Trauma center
• RNs will interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias, titrate cardiac drips, and care for patients with chest tubes
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Employee parking information will be provided during orientation; night shift parking is free
• Completion of required modules during pre-start/orientation is compensated
• Not eligible for local travel rates if living within 75 miles
• Assignments may be extended beyond 13 weeks based on preference and facility need
• Holiday coverage expectations apply per unit staffing policies

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• ACLS and BCLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years Stepdown/PCU experience required
• Experience in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry, titration of cardiac drips, and chest tube management required
• EPIC charting experience required for certain units
• Must reside at least 75 miles from facility; local candidates not accepted
• Pending license acceptable for consideration
• No more than 7 days of RTO permitted per 13-week contract; none in first week of orientation
• Permanent employees must wait one year before returning as a traveler

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-649658. 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 - Stepdown

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