Progressive Care Unit RN
Kalispell, MT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring 18 months of PCU/Intermediate Care experience and a MT or compact RN license.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit in a Level III Trauma Center with 145 beds, 16-bed unit
• Patient population includes sepsis, respiratory compromise, CHF, COPD, DKA, DTs, and multisystem failure
• Cardiac patients including heart caths, ablations, temp pacers, stable TAVRs, and 24h post-CABG
• Manages non-titrating drips including insulin, nitro, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, amiodarone, and levophed
• 1:3 patient ratio
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• EMR: Meditech
• IV Pump: Baxter
• Medication dispensing via Pyxis
• Floating required, with priority given to travelers, to MedSurg, Brendan House (LTAC/Nursing Home), Behavioral Health, and ICU for IMC-level patients, with orientation provided for unfamiliar units

Requirements

• Active RN license (MT or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 18 months PCU/Intermediate Care experience required
• Skills required include IV starts and central line blood draws
• Experience with above patient types and general PCU skillset required

Additional Information

• Primary care nursing model with no techs or CNAs on the unit
• Charge RN carries a 1-patient assignment
• HUC available 24/7 and also acts as monitor tech
• Hospitalist coverage 4/7 and RT coverage 24/7
• Cardiology on call 24/7
• PT, OT, and ST available on days only
• Phlebotomy available for peripheral draws
• Orientation includes NEO with clinical educator for policies, equipment, and login setup competencies
• Basic Cardiac Rhythm test administered on-site with clinical educator
• Holiday coverage required for 2 out of 3 holidays, if applicable
• RTO up to 7 days can be approved; requests beyond that or around holidays require manager approval
• Scrub color: navy blue
• No nail polish or artificial nails permitted
• Free parking available in a lot, with shuttle service
• First-time travelers will be considered if strong candidates
• Flexibility required due to block scheduling with occasional back-to-back weekends