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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in the PCU/Stepdown unit of a hospital setting
• Patient population includes cardiac telemetry, MS/Tele, renal, neurological, and GI cases
• Patient ratios range from 4-5:1 up to 6:1
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Floating required within the hospital and to sister facilities within a 10-mile radius as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (PA state or Compact) required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications only)
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/telemetry nursing experience required
• Cerner charting system experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skills required include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with cardiac drip management and titration preferred
• Social Security Number, Date of Birth, and RTO required for consideration
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including cardiac monitoring, respiratory management, and IV therapy on a progressive care unit
• Participate in rapid response and code team activities as needed
• Must be willing to float within the hospital system based on facility need
• Candidates must be available to work every other holiday
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Two supervisor references preferred
• Former permanent employees must have been separated for at least 2 years before applying through an agency
• Travelers who have completed a cumulative year of assignments within the health system must take a two-year break before becoming eligible to return
• Fingerprinting, drug screening, and required labs must be completed within 24-48 hours of signing
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this position