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: 12/07/2026
- 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 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) role requiring 2 years of telemetry experience, EPIC proficiency, and an active FL or compact RN license.
Details
- PCU setting treating cardiac telemetry, neuro stepdown, and medical-surgical telemetry patients
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:00)
- 13-week assignment
- Patient ratio of 1:5
- Required to work every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period
- No on-call requirements
- Float requirement to home base unit or other units/locations within the health system
- Contracted hours guaranteed
Requirements
- Active FL or compact RN license required at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted)
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
- EPIC charting experience required
- Prior travel RN experience required
- Skilled in cardiac and respiratory care including IV therapy, central/peripheral line management, chest tube care, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ABG interpretation
- Experience with cardiac drip management, telemetry monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation
- Two supervisory references (Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director) dated within the past year required for consideration
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/31-3/31) with medical/religious exemptions only
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care in a progressive care/stepdown unit setting managing cardiac, neuro, and telemetry patients
- Trauma Level I and II hospital experience preferred
- Teaching and community hospital experience preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Participate in hurricane coverage and emergency response protocols as needed
- Scrubs of any color permitted, but tops and bottoms must match; no logos or prints allowed
- Former employees or contracted staff must be separated from the facility for at least one year before returning as a traveler
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers with no radius restriction
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
- All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of application and are finalized during the interview process
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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.