PCU Registered Nurse
Beaver Dam, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/IMC position at an acute care facility in Wisconsin, requiring at least 1 year of PCU or ICU experience and Cerner proficiency.

Details

• Work in a combined PCU/IMC/Med-Surg unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Unit has 12 beds plus 4 ICU rooms, with an average census of 8 patients
• Patient population includes pneumonia/COVID, post-op orthopedic cases (knees, hips), and fall-related injuries
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:3–5 overall; ICU 1:3; IMC/PCU 1:3–4; Med-Surg 1:5; team nursing model with RN and LPN covering up to 7 patients total; minimum 2 RNs in the department at all times
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including Amiodarone and Heparin (IMCU), and Levo, Cardizem, Dobutamine, and pressors (ICU)
• Remote telemetry monitoring in use; RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips
• Travelers may be asked to step into a charge nurse role; charge nurse typically carries a small patient assignment
• 12-hour night shifts
• Every 3rd weekend rotation required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Low-census on-call rotation required, with a 45-minute response time; less likely to be placed on call if willing to float to other areas
• Floating to the ED for tasking or holding patients is an option in lieu of going on call/losing hours
• Charting system: Cerner (transitioning to Epic); Cerner experience required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required by start date
• Current AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or ICU experience required (Med-Surg Tele experience alone is not sufficient)
• Cerner EMR experience required
• 2 professional references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years of relevant experience

Additional Information

• Candidates who have previously worked for this health system must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their application date
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which may affect the travel pay rate
• Holiday coverage required for 2 out of every 3 holidays
• CNA support available when census exceeds 6 patients (1 CNA on unit)
• Ventilated patients are transferred to a higher level of care
• Scheduling is self-directed with support from a dedicated scheduler; travelers are asked to be flexible in filling permanent staff schedule gaps
• Block scheduling will be considered but is not guaranteed
• Solid color scrubs required (any color)
• Orientation consists of 4 hours of computer-based training and 8 hours of floor training
• Travel duos are welcome to apply
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Solid color scrubs required (any color)