Travel Stepdown/PCU RN - $2,925 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in a 34-bed Stepdown/PCU unit
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Uses Meditech EMR
• Night shift schedule with rotating 3x12 and 4x12 shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Works an 84-hour, two-week rotating schedule (one week of 3x12, next week of 4x12)
• Float required within scope of practice
• Every other weekend required
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active KY or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• AVADE Level I & II certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of current stepdown/PCU nursing experience required
• 3-6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience preferred
• Meditech charting experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Skills in central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management required
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy care required
• Experience with neurological conditions including CVA, post-TPA care, and seizure disorders required
• Wound care/wound vac experience required
• Cardiac drip management experience required
• Valid driver's license required with address matching permanent address
• Two professional references required, including one Charge nurse or higher and one supervisor reference, both completed within the last year

Additional Information

• Provide care to stepdown/PCU patients including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and renal cases
• Manage cardiac monitoring and respond to dysrhythmias
• Administer medications including heparin protocols, PCA, and epidural analgesia
• Perform wound care and manage surgical drains
• Orientation is conducted bi-weekly
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates are 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
• Travelers who have completed one year in the system must take a minimum 6-month break before returning
• Travel pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on relevant Level IV or above experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-740202. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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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