Travel Stepdown/PCU RN - $2,167 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: 11/09/2026
• 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: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown/PCU position requiring 2+ years of current experience and KY or compact licensure.

Details

• 34-bed Stepdown/PCU unit
• 1:5 patient ratios
• Meditech EMR experience preferred
• Day shift rotating schedule, 3x12 one week and 4x12 the next week, 7:00-19:30
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Blocked scheduling not accommodated

Requirements

• Active RN license, KY or compact, in hand at time of consideration
• Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• AVADE Level I & II certification preferred
• 2+ years of current Stepdown/PCU experience required
• 3-6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, PICC line management, and phlebotomy
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, and cardiac drip management
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy management
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Two professional references required: one Charge or higher and one supervisor, both completed within the last year
• Valid driver's license matching permanent address required
• Middle name required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; medical and religious exemptions considered case by case

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a Stepdown/PCU setting for cardiac, neurological, renal, and post-surgical patients
• Work closely with a care team supporting cardiac monitoring, IV insulin protocols, and chemotherapy monitoring as needed
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Up to 7 days of RTO will be considered and must be submitted upfront with no changes accepted
• Must work either a major or minor holiday for every holiday period
• Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and must not share the same shift or unit
• Travelers returning after one year of service must take a minimum 6-month break before reapplying
• First-time travelers may be considered dependent on relevant Level IV experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-770901. 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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