PCU RN
Overland Park, KS
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Telemetry Unit position requiring NIH Stroke Certification and at least 1 year of recent specialty experience.

Details

• 18-bed Progressive Care/Telemetry (Pulm Step Down) unit caring for patients with moderate physiologic instability, including COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, CHF, and trach patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5 with hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac and respiratory management every 2-4 hours
• Support staff includes 2 PCTs and 1 unit secretary per shift
• Utilizes Alaris pumps, Kangaroo pump, Pyxis, and in-room computers
• Documentation via Meditech
• 12-hour day shifts (7A-7P) with self-scheduling, including 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required, with priority given first to travelers, then PRN staff, then by date last floated

Requirements

• Active KS RN license or compact license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Deliver cardiac and respiratory monitoring and interventions at least every 3-4 hours, including vital signs and blood glucose checks every 4 hours and continuous cardiac monitoring
• Unit focuses on teamwork, courtesy, and respect in patient care
• Required dress code is royal blue scrubs
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered