Travel PCU Float RN - $2,131 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Salem, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU Float position requiring strong telemetry/IMC experience and an active OR RN license.

Details

• Float pool role supporting PCU, MS/Tele, Stepdown, and IMC units within a short term acute care hospital
• Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level II Trauma Center status
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 0700-1930
• Required to work every other weekend, but not every weekend
• Floating required to meet facility needs, including to an affiliated nearby hospital
• Epic EMR charting system used

Requirements

• Active RN license (Oregon license not required at time of consideration, pending licensure accepted)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in PCU, MS/Tele, or IMC settings
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Strong telemetry or IMC experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing cardiac drips including nitro, Cardizem, and amiodarone
• Competent in non-invasive airway management and O2 protocol
• Experience with peripheral line care and management
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
• Rapid response team activation experience
• Computerized documentation experience required, Epic preferred
• Community hospital and Level II Trauma experience preferred
• Prior charge experience preferred

Additional Information

• Float pool team supports all adult inpatient units including ED, Psychiatric Medical Center, ICU, inpatient rehab, vascular access, and adult care units
• Also supports a sister hospital approximately 15 minutes away, with priority floating assignment there
• Team members are highly flexible and knowledgeable in adult inpatient care across multiple specialties
• Scrub color is royal blue
• Parking is free
• RTO requests exceeding 10 days require approval and must be finalized prior to consideration
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Local candidates accepted
• Former employees of this health system are not eligible for assignments until six months have passed since their termination date
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Refusal to float may result in contract cancellation

American Traveler Job ID #P-784077. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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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