American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/21/2026 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 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2 years of recent specialty experience and strong ventilator management skills at a Level 1 Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital. Details Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a tertiary care hospital Patient population includes pulmonary stepdown, intermediate care, ventilated/trach patients, COPD, and high acuity respiratory patients Patient ratio is 1:4, with occasional flex to 1:6 Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15) Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within a 6-week scheduling period, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday Floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed No on-call requirements EMR system is Epic Specialized procedures include endobronchial valve placement and ventilator management Requirements Active RN license, Missouri or compact in hand required Both Kansas and Missouri (or compact) licenses required in hand due to floating requirements Current certifications: BLS and NIHSS Minimum 2 years of recent specialty experience required, with no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year Strong ventilator experience required Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management required Experience with IV therapy, central/peripheral/PICC line care, and port access required Experience managing patients with tracheostomy, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and chest tubes required Experience with feeding tube care and renal/dialysis management required Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred Epic charting experience preferred Two professional references required within the past year, one supervisor-level or above and one charge RN Additional Information Facility is a 5-time Magnet designated, teaching, Level 1 Trauma tertiary care hospital with 456 staffed beds Provide care to patients requiring cardiac and respiratory monitoring, including ventilated and tracheostomy patients Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed Navy scrub color required Free parking provided No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius of the facility Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted Prior permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler Employees with 18 months of tenure require a 3-month break in service before returning First-time travelers are accepted American Traveler Job ID P-749613. 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.