Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,347 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/15/2026
• 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: Dec 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Progressive Care Unit RN with cardiac telemetry experience and Epic charting proficiency for a night shift assignment.

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Cardiac telemetry patient population including post cath lab interventions, chest pain, and cardiothoracic surgery patients
• Requires working every other weekend
• Uses Epic EMR system

Requirements

• Active RN license (MO or Compact) in-hand required; temporary licenses not accepted
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required, NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/cardiac telemetry nursing experience required
• Cardiac experience required including cardiac drips, cardiothoracic surgeries, chest pain, and post cath lab interventions
• Epic charting system experience required

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac monitoring and emergency response including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips, with titration skills preferred
• Perform central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care and management
• Administer blood products and manage IV therapy
• Holiday rotation coverage required with limited RTO during holidays
• Must reside within a 75-mile radius of the facility
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-786353. 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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