Travel Stepdown / PCU RN - $1,554 per week

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

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown unit position requiring KY or compact license and 2 years of specialty experience.

Details

• Stepdown/PCU unit caring for cardiac telemetry, neurological, and post-surgical patients
• 1:5 patient ratio
• Meditech charting system experience preferred
• Rotating 36/48 schedule with alternating 3x12 and 4x12 day shifts (7:00-19:30), totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period
• Every other weekend required
• Float required within scope of practice
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active RN license (KY or Compact) in hand at time of consideration, no exceptions
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AVADE Level I & II preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required, with 3-6 months Level IV Trauma or above
• Skills required include IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, blood product administration, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• 2 professional references required (1 Charge or higher, 1 supervisor), completed within the last year
• Copy of unexpired driver's license required, with address matching permanent address
• Middle name required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide care to patients requiring cardiac monitoring, respiratory support, renal/genitourinary care, and neurological/psychiatric interventions
• Manage cardiac drips without titration and administer medications including heparin protocols and PCA
• Monitor chemotherapy administration and manage wound care/wound vac as needed
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; medical and religious exemptions considered case-by-case
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly
• Up to 7 days of RTO considered if presented upfront with no changes accepted
• Must work either a major or minor holiday for every holiday period
• Only local candidates within 75 miles of the facility will be accepted
• Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
• Travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after working one year before returning to this system
• First-time travelers considered based on relevant experience level

American Traveler Job ID #P-753743. 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 - Stepdown

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