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 hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Telemetry position at a 5-time Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of recent specialty experience and both MO/KS or compact RN licensure. Details Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a 456-bed tertiary care, Level 1 Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital Patient population includes pulmonary, wound, urology, general cardiac, general neuro, and general renal diagnoses Patient ratio of 1:5, with rare 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) Regular floating between departments, units, and facilities may be required No on-call requirements Required skills include: dysrhythmia interpretation and telemetry monitoring, IV insulin protocols, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line management, heparin and PCA protocols, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), non-invasive airway management, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions Preferred skills include: management of dysrhythmias, use of rapid response teams, feeding tube care, renal failure management, CVA care, ortho trauma, total joint replacements, surgical drains, and tracheostomy management Charting via Epic Navy scrubs required Free parking available Requirements Active RN license in Missouri (MO) and Kansas (KS), or a compact RN license — both must be in hand at time of consideration, as floating between facilities may require licensure in both states Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/telemetry specialty experience required At least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months, with no employment gap greater than 90 days in the past year 2 professional references required: one must be supervisor-level or above, the second may be a charge RN — all must be from the past year and must have directly worked with the candidate SSN required for consideration Additional Information Candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the facility are considered local and are not eligible for this position First-time travelers will not be considered for this position Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment Charge RN assignments may be required as needed per unit policy Holiday shift coverage is required as assigned RTO is capped at 7 days for the duration of the contract Block scheduling is not available for this position Completion of online compliance modules (approximately 10–15 hours) is required prior to the start of the assignment Local candidates are not accepted American Traveler Job ID P-686952. 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.