Travel PCU RN - $2,095 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• 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 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring cardiac monitoring expertise and an Alabama or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the PCU (Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown) of a hospital environment
• Patient ratios of 1:5
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• 13-week assignment length
• Float to MedSurg/Tele units as needed
• Manages cardiac drips (no titration required)
• Performs IV starts and heparin protocols

Requirements

• Active RN license (Alabama or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS (NIHSS preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
• Experience in MS/Tele, Tele, and PCU/Stepdown settings required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
• Experience with central and peripheral line care/management
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Experience with respiratory care including nasal cannula and oxygen administration
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
• Experience with Rapid Response/Code teams
• Any charting system experience accepted

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac monitoring and emergency response care to PCU/stepdown patients
• Must be able to work at least one required holiday (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day)
• Every other weekend work required
• Requested time off limited to a maximum of 7 days
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Prior permanent employees of the facility are not eligible for this travel position
• Candidates residing within 60 miles are considered local and may be submitted at a different rate
• Pending license candidates may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-737572. 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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