Progressive Care Unit RN
Salt Lake City, UT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week PCU night shift travel assignment in Salt Lake City, UT, requiring telemetry interpretation skills and a minimum of 2 years of PCU experience.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Chest Pain Center certified hospital in Salt Lake City, UT
• 34-bed unit with a 4:1 patient ratio
• Patient population includes cardiac, neurological, and progressive care patients
• Procedures performed on unit include TEE and cardioversions
• Equipment used includes continuous cardiac monitoring, high-flow nasal cannula, chest tubes, PCA pumps, and Alaris IV infusion pumps
• Documentation system: Epic
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period, plus holiday rotation
• Floating within competency required

Requirements

• Active UT or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or related clinical experience required
• Telemetry interpretation skills required
• Experience managing vasoactive drips, chest tubes, high-flow oxygen therapy, BiPAP, CPAP, and post-cardiac procedure patients preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and maintaining patient-centered care standards
• Unit support includes a charge nurse without assignment when census allows, patient care technicians, and dedicated telemetry monitoring support
• Rapid response participation is expected
• Caribbean blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position