Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,177 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• 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 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU Float Pool position requiring a KS/compact RN license, 2 years of recent specialty experience, and availability to float across multiple Med/Surg Intermediate and PCU departments and metro campuses.

Details

• This is a float pool position — no home unit is assigned; clinician will float between approximately 5 Med/Surg Intermediate/PCU units across multiple metro campuses as needed
• Diverse patient population including heart failure, MI, stroke, COPD, pulmonary embolism, bacteremia, cellulitis, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, and more
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Charting via Epic
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period, with shifts falling on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling not available

Requirements

• Active RN license in both Kansas and Missouri, or a compact license, must be in hand at time of consideration — unwillingness to obtain both may result in cancellation
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/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
• Required cardiac skills: dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, Rapid Response Team use, post-MI and pre/post cardiac cath care, cardiac drip management (no titration), and heparin protocols
• Required respiratory skills: chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), external CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy management, and non-invasive airway management
• Required IV/vascular skills: IV starts, peripheral and central line care, PICC line management, port access, blood product administration, and phlebotomy
• Additional required skills: IV insulin protocols, feeding tube care, continuous bladder irrigation, pre/post hemodialysis management, PCA management, surgical drain care, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions
• 2 professional references required — one must be supervisor level or above, the second may be a charge RN; both must be from someone who has worked with the candidate within the past year
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Holiday shift coverage and Charge RN assignments may be required as needed per unit
• RTO is capped at 7 days for the contract period
• Approximately 10–15 hours of onboarding modules are required as part of compliance prior to the start date
• Travel partners will not be accommodated for this position
• SSN must be provided at time of consideration along with any RTO and scheduling requests

American Traveler Job ID #P-712473. 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.

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