Travel Progressive Care Unit RN

Job Description\n American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Odessa, Texas.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit\n Discipline: RN\n Start Date: 10/13/2026\n Duration: 13 weeks\n 48 hours per week\n Shift: 12 hours, days\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n Assignment Overview\n \n Shift: Days, 4x12hrs\n Hours: 48 hrs/wk\n Start Date: Oct 13, 2026\n Length: 13 weeks\n Openings: 3\n Description\n American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2+ years of experience and TX or compact RN licensure.Details\n \n Support a newly opened PCU that anticipates ICU-level patients\n Care for MS/Tele, PCU, and/or critical care patients, with floating to these areas during low census\n MS/Tele patient ratio 6:1; Critical Care ratio 2:1\n Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM\n Cerner charting system preferred\n Requirements\n \n Active TX or compact RN license required\n Current BLS and ACLS certifications required\n TNCC/TCAR certification required within 30 days of starting\n Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required\n Prior travel nursing experience required\n Teaching hospital experience preferred\n Trauma Level II experience preferred\n Cerner charting experience preferred\n Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams\n Experience with central line, arterial line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management\n Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips\n Experience with IV insulin protocols and thrombolytic agents\n Experience with ventilator care, BiPAP/CPAP, and airway management\n Experience with post cardiac angiogram, post MI, and pre/post cardiac surgery care\n Experience with pacemakers, TAVR, and sheath removal/TR Band care preferred\n Neurological skills such as craniotomy, EVD, and post-TPA care preferred\n Additional Information\n \n Provide direct patient care across MS/Tele, PCU, and critical care areas as needed based on census\n Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for positive results\n Candidates should avoid any substances, including CBD products, that could result in a positive drug screen\n Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted\n RTO must be submitted for consideration\n First-time travelers are welcome to apply\n \n \n American Traveler Job ID #P-752835. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care UnitAbout American Traveler\n \n 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.\n 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.\n 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.\n With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.\n \n \n