TEMP/TRAVEL - Registered Nurse (RN) PCU (NIGHT)

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

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/26/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
Hours: 48 hrs/wk
Start Date: Aug 26, 2026
Length: 8 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU position requiring 18 months of experience and an IN or compact RN license.
Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a short-term acute care hospital
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 19:00 to 7:30
• 8-week assignment length
• Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital for all travelers
• May float to Med Surg unit taking up to 6 patients
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license (IN or Compact) required in hand prior to start date
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1.5 years (18 months) of experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips preferred
• Experience with pacemakers, post cardiac angiogram/cath care, and TR Band preferred
• Nursing degree from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE
• 2 supervisor references required

Additional Information
Provide direct patient care within the PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown setting
Responsibilities include continuous bladder irrigation, renal failure management, feeding tube care, heparin protocol management, wound care, and isolation precautions
Care for patients with CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal
Scrub color requirement: black pants with a red top
Free parking available
Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
RTO of 5 days or less can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Local candidates (IN residents) are not accepted for this position
Any current or former IU Health perm or PRN employee must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a designated consecutive break to reset eligibility (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents)
American Traveler Job ID #P-737435. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.