Travel PCU RN
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Travel Nurse, ICU Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Melbourne, Florida.
- Specialty:
PCU
- Progressive Care Unit - Discipline:
RN - Start Date:
12/07/2026 - 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:
Dec 7, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring at least 1 year of experience and EPIC charting proficiency.
Details- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
- Patient ratio of 1:5 on the PCU
- Every other weekend required, or a total of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period
- No on-call requirements
- Float requirement to other units or facility locations within the health system
- Hurricane coverage requirements may apply
- Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
- Active FL or compact RN license required at time of consideration (no pending licenses accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of PCU/telemetry nursing experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- EPIC charting experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Two supervisory references (Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director) dated within the past year required for consideration
- Skilled in IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, PICC management, and blood product administration
- Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
- Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, telemetry monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
- Experience with wound care, isolation precautions, and insulin protocols
- Experience with cardiovascular procedures including pacemakers and post cardiac catheterization care
- Care for cardiac telemetry, stepdown/IMC, and renal/neurological patients including CVA, seizure, and substance withdrawal cases
- Participate in rapid response and code team activities as needed
- Scrubs of any single color permitted (matching top and bottom, no logos or prints)
- Flu vaccine required between 10/31-3/31 with medical or religious exemptions only
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
- Former Health First employees or contracted staff must wait at least one year before returning as a travel RN
- Local candidates accepted at the same travel rate with no radius restriction
- Travel pairs permitted with unit leader approval, though matching schedules are not guaranteed
- RTO requests must be submitted at time of consideration and are finalized during the interview process
American Traveler Job #P-783456. 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
- Progressive Care Unit
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.
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