PCU/IMC RN
Weston, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU/IMC) travel assignment in Weston, WI, requiring telemetry and drip titration experience with ACLS and BLS certifications.

Details

• Acute care stepdown/PCU unit in a hospital setting with 30 beds
• Patient population includes cardiac, NSTEMI, post-cath lab, A-fib, CHF, GI bleed, detox, respiratory distress, and sepsis
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, with potential stretch to 1:5 during sick calls or with added CNA support
• CNA support available at a ratio of approximately 1:10–12 depending on census
• Telemetry tech on unit reads strips; GE monitors are used
• RT equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, and Optiflow
• Charge RNs carry a reduced assignment of 2 patients
• 12-hour variable day (7a–7p) and night (7p–7a) shifts
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No self-scheduling; agency staff typically placed as variable or straight nights
• On-call/standby requirement
• Floating required to MS or IMC overflow in ICU
• Charting in Cerner (transitioning to Epic)

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license (must be active by start date)
• Current AHA certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Completion of an EKG course required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Experience with IV drip titration including nitro, diltiazem, insulin, heparin, and amiodarone
• Experience managing IV medications such as nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, and amiodarone required
• 2 professional references required: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years in the same specialty

Additional Information

• RNs are required to titrate drips including nitro, diltiazem, insulin, heparin, and amiodarone
• Post-cath lab experience is beneficial; arterial line experience is appreciated but not required
• BSN is not required for this position
• Unit-specific orientation is up to 3 days
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates who previously worked for this health system as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their application date, and hospital approval is required
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which affects the travel pay rate