Travel PCU RN

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:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a PCU Registered Nurse for a float pool position requiring both Kansas and Missouri or compact RN licensure and 1-2 years of recent telemetry experience.

• PCU float pool position covering approximately 5 Med/Surg Intermediate/PCU departments and other metro campuses as needed
• No assigned home unit
• 1:5 patient ratio
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• 8 weekend shifts required per Saint Luke's 6-week schedule period, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed per unit
• No on-call requirement
• Not open to block scheduling
• Special equipment: 12 lead EKG, Air Vo, Voalte, Omnicell

• Active RN license - both Kansas and Missouri or compact license required in hand
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• ACLS certification preferred
• 1 to 2 years of recent specialty experience required, with a full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months and no employment gap greater than 90 days
• Experience in MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, and Neuro Stepdown settings required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with Pre/Post Cardiac Cath care required
• Experience managing sepsis, wound care, ETOH, SI, renal failure, AFIB, GIB, stroke, and COVID patients required
• Sheath removal, feeding tube care/management, port accessing, blood product administration, and central line care/management preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Two professional references required, one from a supervisor or above and the second from a charge RN, both from within the past year
• Must be willing to float between departments, units, and facilities as needed

• Provide telemetry nursing care within a float pool covering multiple Med/Surg Intermediate/PCU units and campuses
• Virtual nursing model utilized on the unit
• Candidates must live more than 75 miles from the facility to be considered
• No local candidates accepted
• RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days
• Returning staff must have a 3-month break in service after 18 months of prior service, and permanent BJC/Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• EPIC EMR training required, with a choice between test-out or training module
• Infusion pump and glucometer training required prior to start

American Traveler Job  #P-759626. 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.