Travel Step Down RN - $1,840 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/19/2026
• 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 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Med Surg/Stepdown position requiring 2 years of med surg experience and comfort with frequent floating between units.

Details

• Work in the Step Down/PCU unit with frequent floating to Med Surg/Tele and other MS/Tele units
• Med Surg patient ratios of 1:5-6 and Stepdown ratios of 1:4-5
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 18:45-7:15
• Weekday schedule with every other weekend required
• Floating required within the hospital in rotation with staff based on clinical experience
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Uses Meditech EMR, experience preferred but not required
• Pediatric experience not required; travelers without pediatric experience will not be assigned pediatric patients

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of med surg experience required
• Stepdown/PCU experience highly preferred due to floating requirements
• Community hospital experience preferred
• IV start skills required
• Must be comfortable with high patient-to-caregiver ratios and frequent floating

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care across Med Surg and Stepdown/PCU units, including cardiac monitoring, respiratory care, and wound care as needed
• Floating is frequent due to high patient-to-caregiver ratios and will occur in accordance with facility floating policies and appropriate orientation to the new unit
• Scrubs are not provided; royal blue/white color scheme required
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Facility will not accept candidates with any license or background hits
• Previous employees must have been gone for at least 1 year and in good standing at time of departure to be eligible for return
• Minimal to no RTO accepted; any RTO requests must be submitted and approved prior to assignment start
• Travel experience preferred but not required

American Traveler Job ID #P-739199. 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 - Stepdown

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.