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

Assignment Overview

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

American Traveler is hiring a PCU RN for a float pool position requiring KS or compact licensure and 2 years of recent telemetry/PCU experience.

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) float pool position with no assigned home unit
• Floats among roughly 5 Med/Surg Intermediate/PCU departments and across other metro campuses as needed
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Weekend requirement of 8 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments as needed per unit
• No on-call requirements
• Cares for patients with cardiac telemetry, neuro stepdown, sepsis, wound care, ETOH, suicidal ideation, renal failure, AFIB, GIB, stroke, and COVID conditions
• Performs cardiac monitoring including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Manages pre/post cardiac catheterization patients
• Uses 12-lead EKG, Air Vo, Voalte, and Omnicell systems
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active KS or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Must also hold Missouri or compact license in hand due to float requirements across departments, units and facilities
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• 2 years of recent in-specialty experience required, including a full year within the past 12 months with no employment gaps greater than 90 days
• Experience in MS/Tele, Cardiac Telemetry, and Neuro Stepdown settings required
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy required
• Experience with port access/management, blood product administration, and central line care preferred
• Sheath removal and feeding tube care/management skills preferred
• Charge RN experience preferred
• Two professional references required: one supervisor-level and one charge RN, both from within the past year
• SSN required for consideration
• RTO and scheduling requests must be finalized at time of consideration

• Provides direct patient care across multiple PCU and Med/Surg Intermediate units as part of a float pool team
• Willingness to float between departments, units, and facilities is mandatory; unwillingness will result in cancellation
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates within this radius are not accepted
• Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted
• Staff with 18 months of tenure and a 3-month break in service may be considered for return; permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No travel partners accepted
• Compliance documents due 2 Fridays before start date, with required EMR training modules completed prior to start

American Traveler Job  #P-767051. 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.