Travel PCU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care/IICU night shift position requiring ICU-level critical care skills and a SC or compact RN license.

• Adult IMC/IICU unit caring for trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology patients requiring monitoring or interventions every 1-2 hours
• Unit receives direct admissions, ICU transfers, and Rapid Response Team escalations
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period
• Specialized equipment available includes Hercules patient re-positioners, ceiling lifts, and Airtaps
• Floating to other units or campuses required based on census needs, limited to areas of demonstrated competency
• Uses EPIC EMR

• Active SC or multistate compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with ICU or IICU background at 1:3 acuity required
• At least 1 completed travel assignment required, or 3 years of specialty experience with critical care background for first-time travelers
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry monitoring required
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Ventilator management experience required
• Experience in progressive care settings such as PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown may be considered based on acuity

• Provide critical care-level nursing to adult patients with complex trauma, medical, surgical, and neurological needs
• Work within a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center at a Magnet-recognized, regional teaching hospital
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Orientation held every Monday with annual compliance training required
• Pre-assignment testing and training modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
• First-time travelers considered with 3 years of specialty and critical care experience
• Local candidates accepted; radius requirements apply and may affect pay rate eligibility
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted and approved by the facility prior to booking

American Traveler Job  #P-775015. 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
- Intermediate Care

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.