Travel PCU RN - $2,017 per week

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

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/21/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a PCU float pool position requiring KS/MO or compact RN license and recent telemetry/stepdown experience.

• work in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as part of a float pool position with no assigned home unit
• Float within scope to approximately 5 Med/Surg Intermediate/PCU departments and other metro campuses as needed
• Patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within a 6-week schedule period, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• No on-call responsibilities
• May be assigned Charge RN duties and holiday shifts as needed per unit
• Care settings include MS/Tele, Cardiac Telemetry, and Neuro Stepdown units
• Utilizes cardiac monitoring equipment, 12-lead EKG, Air Vo, Voalte, and Omnicell systems

• Active RN license
  - Kansas and Missouri or compact license required in hand at time of consideration due to float requirements
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• 2 years of recent specialty experience required, including a full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gaps greater than 90 days
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, and care for cardiac, stroke, sepsis, GIB, AFib, renal failure, and COVID patients
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization care required; sheath removal experience preferred
• Preferred skills include IV therapy/phlebotomy, port access/management, blood product administration, central line care, and feeding tube management
• Two professional references required: one supervisor-level or above and one charge RN, both from within the past year
• Completion of EPIC training module or test-out option, infusion pump training, and glucometer training required prior to start

• Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and care for a variety of complex medical-surgical and telemetry patients
• Floating required between departments, units, and metro campuses as facility needs dictate
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted during the assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Returning staff must have a 3-month break in service and 18 months since previous assignment; permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travel partners are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-743756. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.