PCU RN
Salt Lake City, UT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

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

Details

• Position is located in a 34-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Chest Pain Center in Salt Lake City, UT
• Patient population includes cardiac, neurological, and progressive care patients
• Patient ratio is 4:1
• Unit is supported by a charge nurse (without assignment when census allows), Patient Care Technicians on each shift, and dedicated telemetry monitoring support
• Equipment used includes continuous cardiac monitoring, high-flow nasal cannula, chest tubes, PCA pumps, and Alaris IV infusion pumps
• Procedures performed on the unit include TEE and cardioversions
• Documentation is completed in Epic
• Schedule is 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Requires 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period and holiday rotation
• Floating required within competency

Requirements

• Active UT or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or progressive care nursing experience required
• Proficiency in telemetry interpretation required
• Experience managing vasoactive drips, chest tubes, high-flow oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, and post-cardiac procedure patients preferred
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, rapid response participation, bedside shift reporting, hourly rounding, and delivering patient-centered care
• Caribbean blue scrubs are required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
• All certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date; AHA or ARC certifications are accepted