American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU Float position requiring 2 years of specialty experience, a MO or compact RN license, and Kansas licensure in hand for interfacility floating.
Details
- PCU Float unit within a hospital setting
- Patient ratio of 1:5
- Night shift, 3x12 hours (6:45p-7:15a), 13-week assignment
- 8 weekend shifts required within a 6-week schedule period, combination of Fri/Sat/Sun
- Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed per unit
- Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
- No on-call requirements
- Epic EMR experience preferred
Requirements
- Active RN license, Missouri or compact required, along with Kansas license in hand at time of consideration due to floating requirements
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent specialty experience required, including a full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days
- Previous Charge RN and Teaching Hospital experience preferred
- Experience with cardiac telemetry, MS/Tele, ER Holding, Neuro Stepdown, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings required
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
- Proficiency in IV therapy including central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care, blood product administration, and phlebotomy
- Experience with respiratory care including chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy management
- Knowledge of cardiac drip management, heparin protocols, PCA, and procedural sedation administration
- Experience managing IV insulin protocols, feeding tube care, and pre/post hemodialysis care
- Skilled in wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
- Two professional references required, one from a supervisor or above and the second from a charge RN, both from within the past year
- Social Security number required at time of consideration
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive care for cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and post-surgical patients within a progressive care/stepdown environment
- Support rapid response and code team interventions as needed
- Complete EPIC training module or EPIC test-out option, along with infusion pump and glucometer training prior to start
- RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days, finalized at time of consideration with no changes after offer or onsite
- Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates within this radius are not accepted
- Returning staff must have a 3-month break in service after 18 months of previous employment; former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Travel partners are not accepted for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-749615. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.