Travel PCU RN - $2,203 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• 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: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Telemetry position requiring 2+ years of experience and a PA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) of a hospital setting
• Cardiac telemetry and medical-surgical telemetry patient population
• 1:6 patient ratio
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• 13-week assignment
• Floating required within the hospital and to sister facilities within a 10-mile radius
• Cerner EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active PA or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications only)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience managing cardiac drips and heparin protocols; titration skills preferred
• Experience with renal care including continuous bladder irrigation and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Experience with neurological conditions such as CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and cardiovascular care including pacemakers and post cardiac cath management
• Must provide SSN, date of birth, and RTO details for consideration
• Two supervisor references preferred

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to telemetry and PCU patients, including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Must be willing to float within the hospital and to sister facilities as needed
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify for travel rate, as local candidates are not accepted
• Must be available to work every other holiday
• Former permanent employees of the facility are not eligible to return as travelers
• Travel pairs may be accommodated based on facility need, though matching schedules cannot be guaranteed
• Fingerprinting, drug screening, and required labs must be completed shortly after signing
• All compliance requirements must be cleared before the start date
• Pre-start orientation modules must be completed prior to entering the facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-769237. 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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