Travel Step Down RN

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

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration: 8 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: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Stepdown unit position requiring at least 1-2 years of strong acute care Stepdown/PCU experience and prior travel nursing experience.

• Step down unit within a short term acute care hospital
• Patient ratios: 1:4 on days, 1:5 on nights, and 1:4-5 on weekends
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend required
• On-call requirement of up to 3 shifts of 12 hours
• No floating required within scope
• Uses Nihon Kohden cardiac monitors/telemetry and Welch Allyn bedside vitals machines
• Utilizes HiFlow/CPAP/BiPAP equipment
• Must be able to work Med/Surg, SCU, and occasionally care for pediatric patients
• Epic/Excellian EMR

• Active MN RN license required
• BLS certification required (ACLS preferred)
• Minimum 1-2 years of strong acute care Stepdown/PCU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required unless candidate has extensive hospital background
• Epic/Excellian charting experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Ventilator management experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, central/PICC line management, and blood product administration preferred
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and tracheostomy care preferred
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management experience preferred

• Level 4 Trauma facility with 32 total staffed beds
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates may float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital if needed
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be considered
• Returning travelers must have been gone at least 3 months since their last shift worked as perm staff or per diem
• RTO should not exceed 5 days
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-777315. 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

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.