Travel Step Down Registered Nurse - $2,195 per week

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: 03/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a night shift Stepdown position, requiring a MO or compact RN license and at least 2 years of recent stepdown or PCU experience. Responsibilities Work in a hospital Stepdown/PCU setting caring for post-surgical, bariatric, urology, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and trauma patients Night shift schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week from 18:45 to 07:15 Eight weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule, including a combination of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shifts Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities Care for patients requiring complex pain management, wound vac changes, and management of surgical drains and tubes Responsibilities include care of patients with complex surgical and medical needs such as those with necrotizing soft tissue infections and serial debridements Patients commonly require postoperative pain control via epidural, PCA, ketamine drip, or lidocaine infusion Must manage a variety of surgical drains, tubes, catheters, and wound vacs No on-call requirements No block scheduling available RTO is restricted to no more than 7 days Position does not accept first-time travelers Candidates must live at least 75 miles from the facility; locals are not accepted No travel partners accepted for this assignment Pre-employment drug screening must be clear; candidates with diluted or positive results not cleared by MRO will not be eligible for rehire for 6 months Annual and pre-start training modules are required Requirements Active MO or compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration Minimum of 2 years recent stepdown/PCU or MS/Tele experience required, with at least one year in specialty within the past 12 months and no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year Certifications required: BLS and NIHSS Demonstrable skills in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, use of rapid response/code teams, feeding tube care, CBI, PICC line management, IV maintenance, epidural analgesia, PCA, surgical drain and chest tube management, isolation precautions/PPE, and wound care Two professional references required, at least one from a supervisor or above within the past year Pending licenses may be accepted Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-672546. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown 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.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a

Created: 2026-03-04