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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 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 30, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring prior cardiac stepdown or ICU experience and a TN or compact RN license. Details Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a hospital setting Cardiac telemetry and stepdown patient population including post-cardiac cath, post-MI, and pre/post cardiac surgery patients RN to patient ratio of 1:4/5 Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM Every other weekend or two weekends per month required Floating required in accordance with facility policy and clinical experience Uses Cerner EMR and Omnicell medication dispensing system Requirements Active TN or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS may be obtained after offer 2-3 years of prior cardiac stepdown, PCU, or ICU/stepdown experience preferred Cerner charting experience preferred but not required Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line care, and chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)

Experience with interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias Experience titrating cardiac drips preferred Experience with pulmonary artery lines preferred Must pass EKG test Certifications/licensure must not expire within 45 days of start date Additional Information Provide telemetry monitoring, emergency cardiac response, and sheath removal care for cardiac and stepdown patients RTO requests cannot occur within 14 days of start date and cannot exceed 7 days No RTO accommodated during major holidays or surrounding holiday weeks Local candidates accepted within 75 miles of the facility at a reduced rate Candidates residing more than 75 miles from the facility qualify for standard travel rate Previous perm staff cannot return to the same campus within 24 months, but may return to a different Covenant Health campus after 12 months Related or married travel team members cannot be placed on the same unit Non-billable training modules completed during orientation and annually American Traveler Job ID P-777965. 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.