Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - Med Surg/Telemetry - $2,177 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lee's Summit, 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 an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry (PCU) position at a community hospital, requiring 2 years of recent specialty experience and both MO and KS RN licenses in hand.

Details

• Work setting is a 240-bed community hospital with a 16-bed ICU on a Med/Surg Telemetry (PCU) unit
• Patient population includes cardiac (AMI, arrhythmia, heart failure, chest pain, pre/post cath), vascular/PVD, sepsis/infection, pneumonia, ETOH withdrawal, SI, GI bleed, and intermediate-level care patients
• Patient ratio is 1:5
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period, with shifts falling on a combination of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Charting is performed in Epic
• Telemetry monitoring equipment is used on the unit
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling is not available
• Parking is free

Requirements

• Active RN license in both Missouri (or Compact) and Kansas required — both must be in hand prior to consideration, as floating between facilities may require both
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry specialty experience required, including at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days
• Community hospital experience required
• Previous charge RN experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, NIHSS
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, CPI
• Required clinical skills include: cardiac rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia management, telemetry monitoring, rapid response team participation, post cardiac angiogram/MI/cath care, femoral line/groin site management, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line management, IV insertion, heparin protocols, non-titrated cardiac and vasoactive drip management, PCA management, CVA care, surgical drain management, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy management, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac
• Preferred skills include: sheath removal, port access, phlebotomy, and total joint replacement care
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Pending licenses are not accepted — all required licenses must be in hand at time of consideration
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible
• 2 professional references required: at least one must be at the supervisor level or above; the second may be from a charge RN — all references must be from individuals who have worked with the candidate within the past year
• SSN must be provided for consideration

Additional Information

• 13-week contract
• Responsibilities include intermediate-level care nursing with an emphasis on cardiac, telemetry, and multi-system patient management
• Charge RN assignments may be required as needed per unit
• Holiday shift coverage is required as assigned
• Scrub color is navy
• RTO is capped at 7 days for the duration of the contract
• Orientation modules are required and are generally completed prior to the start date, averaging 10–15 hours total
• Travel partners are not accepted for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-728963. 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 - Med/Surg Tele

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.