Travel Progressive Care Unit RN

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

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• 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:
  
  Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Progressive Care Unit RN for a night shift contract requiring recent Critical Care/ICU or ED experience and open-heart post-op skills.

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within a hospital
• 12-hour night shifts, , three shifts per week
• Patient ratios of 3:1 or 4:1
• Cares for open-heart Day 2 or Day 3 patients with pacer wires
• Uses BiPAP, chest tubes, and PICC lines, and performs own lab draws
• Works without a dedicated vascular access team, managing own consults and codes
• EPIC EMR used
• Float required to ICU, Med/Surg, Med/Tele, Acute/Tele, and ED based on prior experience
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements

• Active KS RN or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Critical Care/ICU or Emergency Department experience required
• Strong critical thinking skills required
• Experience with open-heart post-op care and pacer wire management required
• Comfortable performing own lab draws and managing consults/codes independently
• CBC, drug screen, and lab work must be completed within 72 hours of offer acceptance

• Provide critical care-level monitoring and support to progressive care and open-heart post-op patients
• Must work one holiday from each group:
  Thanksgiving Day or Black Friday, Christmas Eve or Day, and New Year's Eve or Day, with flexibility to work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Orientation includes multiple days at KUKC and Olathe campuses, including Director of Nursing training and virtual Epic training
• Facility is nicotine-free
• Bi-weekly pay period
• Client may cancel one shift per 2-week pay period with a minimum 2-hour notice via Smart Square
• Local and travel candidates accepted at the same bill rate

American Traveler Job  #P-757682. 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.