Travel PCU RN - $2,177 per week

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

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 seeking an experienced RN for a float pool PCU/Telemetry position requiring active Kansas and Missouri (or compact) licensure and a minimum of 2 years of recent specialty experience.

Details

• This is a float pool position — no home unit is assigned; the nurse will rotate between approximately 5 Med/Surg Intermediate/PCU departments and may float to other metro campuses as needed
• Patient ratio is 1:5
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15
• 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period, with shifts falling on any combination of Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
• Charge RN assignments may be required as needed per unit
• EMR: Epic (test-out option or module completion available)
• Equipment used includes Virtual Nurses, 12-lead EKG, AirVo, Voalte, and Omnicell
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling is not available

Requirements

• Active Kansas and Missouri RN licenses, or a compact RN license, must be in hand prior to consideration — willingness to float between state lines is required
• 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 certifications: BLS and NIHSS
• Preferred certification: ACLS
• Required skills: cardiac telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry on-unit monitoring, pre/post cardiac cath care, and experience with conditions including sepsis, wound care, ETOH, SI, renal failure, A-fib, GIB, stroke, and COVID
• Required work setting experience: MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, and Neuro Stepdown
• Preferred skills: sheath removal, feeding tube care and management, port access and management, blood product administration, and central line care and management
• Preferred: previous charge RN experience
• 2 professional references required — at least one must be supervisor level or above, and the second may be a charge RN; all references must be from individuals who have worked with the candidate within the past year
• SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• RTO is capped at 7 days and must be finalized at the time of submission; no additional RTO or schedule requests will be accommodated after submission
• Compliance modules (10–15 hours total) are required prior to start, due the Monday one week before the start date; Epic training should be completed first
• Infusion pump and glucometer training must be completed by the Sunday prior to the start date
• Holiday shift coverage is required as assigned
• Nurses who have previously worked at BJC or Saint Luke's as permanent employees must wait 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler at any BJC facility
• Travelers who have previously held a contract with this health system must have an 18-month gap with a 3-month break in service before returning
• Candidates who cancel a signed contract to take another assignment within this health system will need to complete an assignment elsewhere before being eligible for a new opportunity here
• Travel partners are not accepted for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-732841. 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.