PCU RN
Latrobe, PA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2 years of telemetry experience and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a hospital setting
• Patient population includes cardiac, neurological, renal, and respiratory cases requiring telemetry monitoring
• Patient ratios range from 4-5:1 up to 6:1
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Floating required within the hospital and to sister facilities within a 10-mile radius if needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (PA or Compact) required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications only)
• Minimum 2 years of PCU or telemetry nursing experience required
• Cerner charting system experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and oxygen administration
• Experience with IV therapy, central/PICC/peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing cardiac drips, dysrhythmias, and telemetry monitoring
• Valid driver's license, SSN, and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to cardiac, neurological, renal, and respiratory patients on a stepdown/PCU unit
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• Must be willing to work every other holiday
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel assignment
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Travel pairs may be accepted based on facility need, though matching schedules cannot be guaranteed
• Former permanent employees must have been separated for at least 2 years to be eligible through an agency
• Travelers are limited to a cumulative one-year assignment within the health system, followed by a required two-year break before returning
• Can only be placed at one facility within the health system at a time