Travel Stepdown/PCU RN - $2,378 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• 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: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Stepdown/PCU RN for a night shift position requiring MO or compact RN licensure and prior charge nurse experience.

Details

• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown unit setting within a community hospital
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:00)
• Every other weekend required
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Will fill in as charge nurse for 4N unit, taking a partial or full patient team
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and telemetry
• Experience with IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Competent in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy management
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration required)
• Skilled in insulin protocols and IV insulin management
• Experience with pacemakers and pre/post cardiac catheterization care including sheath removal and TR Band

Additional Information

• Must work 4 of 8 designated holiday shifts: Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 12/26, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must shave for proper mask seal during fit testing; no medical or religious exemptions accepted and failure to comply will result in cancellation
• Candidates living within 70 miles of the facility are considered local and are not accepted for this position
• Clinicians cannot work past 1 year as a traveler at this facility and must take a 6-month break before returning

American Traveler Job ID #P-768398. 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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