Travel PCU RN

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

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/28/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Float Pool RN for PCU/Telemetry, requiring both KS and MO or compact RN licensure and 2 years of recent specialty experience.

• PCU float pool position with no assigned home unit
• Floats among roughly 5 Med/Surg Intermediate/PCU departments and other metro campuses as needed
• Patient population includes cardiac telemetry, neuro stepdown, sepsis, wound care, ETOH, SI, renal failure, AFIB, GIB, stroke, and COVID cases
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• Weekend requirement of 8 shifts per 6-week schedule, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments as needed per unit
• No on-call requirements
• Special equipment/systems:
  Virtual Nurses, 12 lead EKG, Air Vo, Voalte, Omnicell

• Active RN license - both Kansas and Missouri, or compact license, required in hand
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• 1 to 2 years of RN experience required, with 2 years of recent specialty experience preferred
• Must have a full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days
• Required skills:
  
  cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, on-unit telemetry monitoring, and pre/post cardiac cath care
• Preferred skills: sheath removal, feeding tube care and management, port access/management, blood product administration, and central line care
• Must be willing and able to float between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• 2 professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year
• SSN required at time of consideration

• Provide telemetry and PCU-level nursing care across multiple med/surg intermediate units
• Support cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and post-procedural cardiac care
• Work as part of a float pool team supporting multiple campuses
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, finalized prior to consideration with no additional requests after offer
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travel experience not required
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility
• Returning employees must observe an 18-month tenure gap with a 3-month break in service; former permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No travel partners accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-749032. 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.