Travel PCU Float RN - $2,177 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg 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 hiring a float RN for a PCU position requiring at least 2 years of recent specialty experience, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and both Kansas and Missouri (or compact) RN licenses in hand.

Details

• Float position covering all Medical-Surgical/Intermediate care units, including ED inpatient holds
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) setting with a patient ratio of 1:5
• Patient population includes cardiac, neurological (CVA), renal, orthopedic, respiratory, and post-surgical cases
• Clinical skills required include dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote), cardiac drip management (including titration), heparin protocols, PCA, procedural sedation, IV insulin protocols, central/peripheral/PICC line management, blood product administration, phlebotomy, chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy care, feeding tube management, wound care/wound vac, and surgical drain management
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15
• 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period (combination of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• Epic EMR — experience preferred
• Block scheduling is not available
• No on-call requirement

Requirements

• Active RN license in both Kansas and Missouri, or a compact license covering both states, must be in hand prior to consideration
• 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
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• 2 professional references required: one must be supervisor-level or above, the second may be a charge RN — both must have worked with the candidate within the past year
• SSN required for consideration
• Previous charge RN experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Port access/management and chemotherapy monitoring experience preferred

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
• Candidates who have previously worked at a BJC or Saint Luke's facility as a permanent employee must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Previous travelers must have an 18-month gap with at least a 3-month break in service before returning to this health system
• Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment
• Charge RN assignments may be required as needed per unit
• Holiday shift coverage is required as assigned
• RTO is capped at 7 days and must be submitted and finalized prior to consideration — no additional RTO requests will be accepted after submission
• Pre-start compliance modules are required and must be completed prior to the start date
• Drug screening is required — a diluted or positive result that cannot be cleared will result in cancellation, with a 6-month waiting period before reapplication

American Traveler Job ID #P-736279. 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.