Travel PCU RN - $1,966 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Zanesville, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• 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: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit night shift position requiring cardiac step-down and open-heart recovery experience.

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a hospital setting
• Cardiac patient population including heart cath recovery, cardiac drips, post-op open-heart, and other cardiac/med-surg step-down patients
• Night shift schedule (7p – 7:30a)
• Typically scheduled every 3rd weekend
• Typically covers 1 holiday, subject to change based on census and staffing
• No regular on-call requirement, though rare call days may be requested during fluctuating census/staffing
• Float to other units may be required during low volume or coverage needs, though not typical
• May occasionally care for ventilated patients despite this not being a typical unit admission
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (Ohio or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 3 years cardiac step-down experience required
• Experience with open-heart recovery patients required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Comfortable providing care to ventilated patients if needed

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac step-down nursing care including monitoring cardiac drips and recovery from heart cath and open-heart procedures
• Returning travelers within 9 months of a prior assignment may be considered for alternate start dates

American Traveler Job ID #P-737752. 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.