Travel PCU RN - $1,806 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Melbourne, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PCU RN for a night shift position requiring Epic experience and active FL or compact licensure.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) setting with cardiac telemetry, MS/Tele, neuro stepdown, and ER holding patient populations
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 total weekend shifts per 6-week period
• Float requirement to other units or sister facilities within the health system
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed

Requirements

• Active FL or compact RN license required at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Epic charting system experience required; Allscripts experience also required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Travel experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, cardiac and vasoactive drip management, telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation, BiPAP/CPAP and chest tube management, wound care, and pre/post cardiac catheterization and surgery care
• Two professional references from a Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director dated within the past year required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required between 10/31-3/31 with medical or religious exemptions only

Additional Information

• Provide care for cardiac, neurological, and stepdown patients requiring close monitoring and intervention
• Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV insulin protocols, wound care, and pre/post procedural care for cardiac and renal patients
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Former Health First employees or contracted staff must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Candidates must be available to complete required lab work within 72 hours of signing
• Orientation includes completion of annual training modules tracked through the facility's learning management system
• Scrubs of any color are accepted, but top and bottom colors must match with no logos or prints
• Holiday and hurricane coverage requirements apply
• Travel pairs are permitted with unit leader approval, though matching schedules are not guaranteed

American Traveler Job ID #P-765333. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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