American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- 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: Aug 31, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced IMCU/Step Down RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring OR license, Epic charting experience, and higher-acuity patient care skills.
Details
- Work in the Step Down/IMCU unit of a short term acute care teaching hospital
- Care for higher-acuity intermediate care patients including trach and ventilator patients, complex cardiac and respiratory cases, and patients on critical care drips/titrated infusions
- Patient ratios of 1:3 and 1:4
- Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call responsibilities
- Floating required between units and to nearby affiliate/sister facilities based on skill set
- Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active RN license, OR license required (may submit with license pending unless otherwise specified)
- Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required, NIHSS preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
- IMCU/Step Down experience required, Telemetry-only experience not accepted
- Experience with tracheostomy care and management of ventilated patients
- Experience with central line and peripheral line care/management
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management
- Experience managing cardiac drips required, titration of cardiac drips and insulin drips preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Must have a vehicle for this assignment
Additional Information
- Provide high-acuity nursing care to step-down/intermediate care patients including cardiac, respiratory, and ventilator-dependent cases
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this position
- Former permanent employees at the facility must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travel RN and must not reside within 50 miles of the facility
- Scrub color is flexible for most units; OR/Cath Lab scrubs are provided by the facility
- No parking fees at this facility
- Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rate, though local candidates may be accepted at a lower bill rate
American Traveler Job ID #P-739982. 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 - Stepdown
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.