Travel: PCU RN - Night Shift

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• 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 25, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a compact or MD RN license, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications, and prior travel experience.
Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/IMC of a hospital setting
• 13-week assignment
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• Required to work every other 3rd weekend
• Cares for cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown patient population
• Utilizes cardiac monitoring equipment and performs dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Provides respiratory support including High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and nasal cannula

Requirements
Active compact RN license or MD RN license required
Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
CPI certification preferred
Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience within the last 7 years required
Previous travel nursing assignment required for consideration
Two supervisory references required, including one from most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum 80% overall score and 100% on lethal rhythms
Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
Additional Information
Provide direct patient care including isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac management as needed
Local candidates within 60 miles accepted at a lower pay rate
No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment; maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract
Previous employees must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler
Facility-specific compliance modules must be completed within one week of contract signing
Labs and drug screening appointments must be completed within 48 hours of signing
Manager interviews are not guaranteed for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-741488. 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.