Travel RN - PCU - $1,892 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• 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: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a PCU (Progressive Care Unit) position in Nashville, TN, requiring 2 years of experience and a TN or Compact RN license for night shift coverage.

Details

• Located in Nashville, TN at a Comprehensive Stroke and ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center that is also a Certified Chest Pain Center
• Unit is a 20-bed PCU (3rd Floor Neuro Med/Surg, Cost Center 612)
• Patient ratio is 6:1
• Tech support available on both day and night shifts; unit secretary available 7a–7p
• Equipment used includes IV pumps, telemetry monitors, SCD's, continuous pulse ox machines, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, EKG machines, bladder scanners, and iMobile communication technology
• EMR system is Meditech
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Two weekends (4 shifts) required per 4-week schedule
• Contract travelers are first to float; rotation applies when multiple contract staff are scheduled
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active TN or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for PCU RNs
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Proficiency in IV insertion, basic wound care, and maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes
• Ability to prioritize care and multitask in a high-acuity environment
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — no exceptions (no Canadian SSNs accepted)
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible, no exceptions
• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, attentive and compassionate patient/family care, and actively including patients and families in the plan of care
• Navy scrub tops and bottoms are required
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date

American Traveler Job ID #P-710594. 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.