Travel PCU RN - $2,275 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/01/2026
• 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 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring 18 months of PCU/Intermediate Care experience and a Montana or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 16-bed Progressive Care Unit
• Patient population includes sepsis, respiratory compromise, CHF, COPD, DKA, DTs, and multisystem failure cases
• Cardiac patients include heart caths, ablations, temp pacers, stable TAVRs, and 24h post-CABG care
• Manages non-titrating drips including insulin, nitro, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, amiodarone, and levophed
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Charge RN carries a 1 patient assignment
• Unit supported by HUC 24/7 (also acting as monitor tech), Hospitalist coverage 4/7, RT 24/7, Cardiology on-call 24/7, and PT/OT/ST during days only
• Phlebotomy support available for peripheral draws
• Uses Meditech EMR, Baxter IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend rotation
• No on-call requirements
• Travelers float first, with potential assignments to MedSurg, Brendan House (LTAC/Nursing Home), Behavioral Health, and ICU for IMC-level patients

Requirements

• Active RN license (Montana or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 18 months of PCU/Intermediate Care experience required
• Skilled in IV starts and central line blood draws
• Experience with above-listed patient types and general PCU skillset required

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care within a primary care model with no techs or CNAs on the unit
• Orientation includes facility NEO with a clinical educator covering policies, equipment, and login setups, plus a Basic Cardiac Rhythm test upon arrival
• Orientation provided for float units including Brendan House and Behavioral Health
• Holiday coverage required for 2 out of 3 holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be approved directly; additional time or holiday-adjacent requests require manager approval
• Schedule aims for block scheduling but flexibility is needed for occasional back-to-back weekends
• Navy blue scrubs required
• No nail polish or artificial nails permitted
• Free parking available with shuttle service
• Strong first-time travelers will be considered for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-786419. 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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