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, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 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 Telemetry/PCU position requiring a PA or compact RN license and prior cardiac telemetry experience.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting providing cardiac telemetry care
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• 3x12 rotating day and night shift schedule (7:00-19:30 / 19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• May be required to float to sister facilities within a 10-mile radius if needed
• Cerner charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active PA or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA certifications only)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Cardiac Telemetry/PCU required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Experience with IV therapy, central/peripheral/PICC line care, and blood product administration required
• Experience managing respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and oxygen administration required
• Experience with cardiac drip management and titration preferred
• SSN, DOB, and RTO must be provided for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide bedside nursing care for cardiac telemetry and progressive care patients, including monitoring, medication administration, and emergency response
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must be available to work every other holiday
• Block scheduling may be accommodated pending manager approval based on unit needs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent employees of the facility are not eligible to return as travelers
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius
• Fingerprinting, drug screen, and required labs must be completed within 24-48 hours of signing
• All compliance requirements must be cleared by the Wednesday prior to start
• Located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, offering access to the Laurel Highlands and nearby Pittsburgh

American Traveler Job ID #P-768561. 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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