PCU RN
St. Joseph, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Surgical Stepdown PCU position requiring MO or compact RN licensure and Level II Trauma Center experience.

Details

• Surgical Stepdown Unit (PCU/DOU/IMC) within a Level II Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center hospital
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 19:00 to 07:30
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Float required to units of similar or lower acuity as needed
• Uses EPIC charting system
• Cares for cardiac telemetry, MS/Tele, genitourinary/renal, neurological, and orthopedic patient populations
• Performs cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code team activation

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (pending license accepted but must be active and in-hand prior to start)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CPI and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• BSN preferred
• Level II Trauma Center experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) and heparin protocols
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience managing IV insulin protocols
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a surgical stepdown setting with a focus on telemetry and cardiac monitoring
• Facility offers free parking
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate
• Previous employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Up to 4 hours of non-billable orientation modules completed through MyPath