Travel PCU RN - $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: 09/08/2026
• 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 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2 years of recent specialty experience, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and Epic EMR proficiency.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• 13-week contract
• 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period, with shifts falling on a combination of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating between departments, units, and facilities may be required as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Patient population includes cardiac (post-MI, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery), neurological (CVA), renal, orthopedic, and general PCU cases
• Clinical skills required include telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote), dysrhythmia interpretation and management, cardiac drip titration and management, heparin protocols, IV insulin protocols, PCA, procedural sedation, chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy care, PICC and central line management, wound care/wound vac, and surgical drain management

Requirements

• Active RN license — MO state license or a Compact RN license currently in hand; both Kansas and Missouri licensure (or Compact) required due to floating requirements
• 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
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience in applicable work settings: MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, ER Holding, Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
• Previous charge RN experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• 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

Additional Information

• Charge RN assignments may be required as needed per unit
• Holiday shift coverage required as needed
• Pre-start orientation modules required (approximately 10–15 hours total), due the Monday one week prior to start; Epic training modules should be completed first, with a test-out option available
• Infusion pump and glucometer training must be completed by the Sunday prior to the start date
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travel partners are not accepted for this position
• Candidates must reside beyond a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• Maximum of 7 days of RTO allowed; all RTO must be finalized prior to consideration and no additional RTO requests will be accepted after submission
• 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
• Returning travelers must have an 18-month gap since their last assignment at this health system, with a minimum 3-month break in service
• Candidates must be willing to float between Kansas and Missouri facilities; unwillingness to do so may result in contract cancellation

American Traveler Job ID #P-734758. 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.