Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,195 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/20/2026 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: Apr 20, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Telemetry position at a Level 1 Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of recent telemetry experience and both Missouri and Kansas RN licenses in hand. Details 24-bed Intermediate Care Unit (PCU/IMC/Stepdown) within a 456-bed tertiary care, Level 1 Trauma, 5-time Magnet-designated teaching hospital Intermediate medical and surgical overflow patients, including TURP, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic hernia repair, eye surgery, oral surgery, diabetic teaching, and wound care Patient ratio of 1:5, with occasional flex to 1:6 Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15) 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period (combination of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) No on-call requirements Floating between departments, units, and facilities may be required Charting via Epic Navy scrubs required Free parking available Requirements Active MO or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration; both Kansas and Missouri licenses required due to potential floating between facilities Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years of recent telemetry specialty experience required, with at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months and no gap in employment greater than 90 days in the past year Required skills: cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, rapid response team utilization, IV insulin protocols, feeding tube care, continuous bladder irrigation, port access, blood product administration, central line and PICC line management, peripheral IV insertion, heparin protocols, PCA management, CVA care, oxygen delivery (nasal cannula, face mask, portable tank), wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions Preferred skills: insulin drip titration, renal failure management, ortho trauma, total joint replacements, surgical drain management, tracheostomy management, and eye surgery experience 2 professional references required: one must be supervisor-level or above, 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 Fast-paced unit serving as a key throughput unit for both the ED and OR Charge RN assignments and holiday shift coverage required as needed RTO is capped at 7 days for the duration of the contract First-time travelers are not accepted for this position Travel partners are not accepted Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible Pre-employment drug screening is required; a diluted or positive result that cannot be cleared will result in assignment cancellation, with a 6-month waiting period before reapplication Onboarding compliance modules are required and must be completed prior to the start date American Traveler Job ID P-685833. 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.