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: 01/04/2027
• 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: Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PCU RN with EPIC experience and 2+ years of progressive care nursing experience for a night shift position requiring an active FL or compact license.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting also described as PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period
• No on-call requirements
• Float requirement to other units or facility locations (Cape Canaveral, Holmes Regional, Palm Bay, or Viera) with a home base assigned
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Cardiac telemetry, ER holding, MS/Tele, Neuro Stepdown, and CVA patient populations

Requirements

• Active FL state or compact RN license required at time of consideration (no pending licenses accepted)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required (CPI preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/stepdown experience required
• EPIC charting system experience required
• Allscripts charting experience also required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/PICC line management, blood product administration, and phlebotomy
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with cardiac drip management, dysrhythmia interpretation, and telemetry monitoring
• Two professional references from a Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director dated within the last year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac, telemetry, neuro stepdown, and CVA patients in a progressive care setting
• Responsibilities may include wound care, IV insulin protocols, pre/post cardiac catheterization care, and sheath removal
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/31-3/31) with medical or religious exemptions only
• 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
• No radius restriction applies; local candidates are accepted at the same travel rate
• All time off requests must be submitted with initial consideration and are reviewed during the interview process
• Travel pairs may be accommodated with unit leader approval, though matching schedules are not guaranteed
• Scrubs may be any color but tops and bottoms must match, with no logos or prints permitted
• Candidates must complete required lab work within 72 hours of signing
• Orientation includes facility-specific training modules completed annually thereafter

American Traveler Job ID #P-765372. 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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