Travel PCU Float Registered Nurse - $2,177 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• 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: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU Float position requiring active MO or compact licensure and a minimum of 2 years of recent PCU specialty experience.

Details

• Float position covering multiple Med/Surg and Telemetry units, including ED holding for inpatient holds
• Patient population includes cardiac, neurological, renal, orthopedic, and post-surgical cases
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Required skills include cardiac telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote), dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of Rapid Response teams
• Cardiovascular procedures: Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery
• Respiratory skills: BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), HFNC, tracheostomy management
• IV therapy skills: blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, peripheral line care, phlebotomy, starting IVs
• Medication management: Heparin protocols, cardiac drip management and titration, PCA, procedural sedation, IV insulin protocols
• Additional skills: CVA care, feeding tube management, wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure, peripheral nerve block catheters, total joint replacement, and surgical drains
• Preferred skills: port access/management, chemotherapy monitoring
• Epic EMR (experience preferred)
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• 8 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period (combination of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — MO or compact license (both Kansas and Missouri licenses, or a compact license, must be in hand at time of consideration due to floating requirements across state lines)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU specialty experience required, with at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months and no employment gap greater than 90 days in the past year
• Previous charge RN experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• SSN required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: at least one must be supervisor-level or above; the second may be a charge RN — all references must be from individuals who have worked with the candidate within the past year
• RTO requests must be finalized at time of consideration (maximum 7 days)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the facility are considered local and are not eligible for this position
• Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment
• Holiday shift coverage and charge RN assignments may be required as needed
• Block scheduling is not available
• Pre-compliance modules are required prior to the start date (approximately 10–15 hours total), including Epic training and infusion pump/glucometer training
• Candidates who previously worked at any BJC or Saint Lukes facility as a permanent employee must wait 1 year before being eligible as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have an 18-month gap from their last assignment at this health system, with at least a 3-month break in service
• Contractors are expected to fulfill their full contract term — mid-contract cancellations to accept another assignment within the same system are not permitted; if a contract is canceled at the contractor's discretion, an assignment elsewhere must be completed before re-applying

American Traveler Job ID #P-732171. 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

About American Traveler

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.