Travel Telemetry / Progressive Care RN - $2,249 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/11/2026
• 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: Oct 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit position requiring 2 years of recent Critical Care/ICU or ED experience and a KS or Compact RN license.

Details

• Progressive Care/Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Patient ratios of 3:1 or 4:1
• Cares for open-heart Day 2 or Day 3 patients with pacer wires
• Performs procedures including BiPAP management, chest tube care, and PICC line management
• Responsible for drawing own labs, calling own consults, and conducting own codes without a dedicated vascular access team
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900-0730, three shifts per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to ICU, Med/Surg, Med/Tele, Acute/Tele, and ED based on prior experience

Requirements

• Active KS RN license or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Critical Care/ICU or Emergency Department experience required
• Strong critical thinking skills required
• Experience with BiPAP, chest tubes, and PICC lines required
• Comfortable working independently without a vascular access team, initiating own consults, and conducting own codes
• Open-heart Day 2 or Day 3 experience with pacer wires preferred
• CBC, drug screen, and lab work must be completed within 72 hours of offer acceptance

Additional Information

• Facility is a nicotine-free environment
• Holiday coverage required for one holiday from each group: Thanksgiving Eve or Day, Christmas Eve or Day, and New Year's Eve or Day
• Orientation includes multiple days at different campus locations along with Director of Nursing training and virtual Epic training
• Accepts both local and travel candidates at the same bill rate

American Traveler Job ID #P-747042. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.