American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 4 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 4 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an RN for a PCU/Stepdown position requiring a WI or compact license, 1 year of PCU or ICU experience, and Cerner proficiency.
Details
- Acute care Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/IMC/Med Surg stepdown department in a Level 4 trauma facility
- 12-bed unit plus 4 ICU rooms with an average census of 8 patients
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3-5 (ICU 1:3, IMC/PCU 1:3-4, Med Surg 1:5) with team nursing model pairing RN and LPN for up to 7 patients
- Common diagnoses include pneumonia/COVID and post-op knee and hip patients as well as fall cases
- RNs required to titrate drips including Amiodarone and Heparin (IMCU) and Levophed, Cardizem, Dobutamine, and pressors (ICU)
- Remote tele monitoring with RNs responsible for reading and interpreting their own strips
- CNA support available at ratios dependent on census
- 12-hour night shifts
- Weekend rotation required every third weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 holidays
- On-call/standby rotation required with a 45-minute response time; likelihood reduced for those willing to float to the ED
- Floating may be required to the ED for tasking or hold patients
- Uses Cerner EMR
Requirements
- Active WI or compact RN license
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
- Minimum 1 year of PCU or ICU experience required (Med Surg-Tele experience alone not accepted)
- Cerner EMR experience required
- Charge nurse responsibilities may be required as needed
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care including drip titration and telemetry strip interpretation
- Charge nurse typically carries a small patient assignment and travelers may be asked to serve in this role
- Unit manager is a former traveler
- Scheduler assists with self-scheduling and balancing gaps in permanent staffing
- Travelers are asked to remain flexible to help fill staffing gaps; block scheduling may be considered but is not guaranteed
- Scrubs of any solid color are acceptable
- Unit-specific orientation includes 4 hours of computer-based training and 8 hours of floor training
- Travel RN duos and first-time travelers will be considered
- Candidates who previously worked for the facility must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
- Local candidates within 80 miles of the facility are accepted at a reduced rate
American Traveler Job ID #P-741544. 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
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.