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:
  
  11/09/2026
• 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 9, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a PCU RN for a float pool position requiring telemetry experience and both Kansas and Missouri (or compact) RN licensure in hand.

• Float pool position with no assigned home unit, rotating among roughly 5 Med/Surg Intermediate/PCU departments and other metro campuses
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 6:45 to 19:15
• Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within Saint Luke's 6-week schedule, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed per unit
• No on-call requirements
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Uses Epic EMR, 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
• Current certifications: BLS and NIHSS required, ACLS preferred
• 1 to 2 years of experience required, with 2 years of recent in-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
• Experience in MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, and Neuro Stepdown settings required
• Experience in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, on-unit telemetry monitoring, and pre/post cardiac cath care required
• Experience with sepsis, wound care, ETOH, SI, renal failure, AFIB, GIB, stroke, and COVID patient care required
• Preferred skills include sheath removal, feeding tube care and management, port access, blood product administration, and central line care/management
• Willingness to float between departments, units, and facilities as needed

• Provide telemetry and cardiac monitoring care across multiple Med/Surg Intermediate and PCU units
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel position
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with all time off requests finalized at time of consideration
• Returning staff must have at least an 18-month tenure with a 3-month break in service; permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No travel partners accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-767052. 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.