Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse - $1,947 ...

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 03/30/2026 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: Mar 30, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position specializing in surgical trauma and telemetry monitoring, with night shift availability and Epic EMR experience required. Details 41-bed progressive care trauma/telemetry unit in a hospital setting, primarily serving adult patients requiring post-surgical care following traumatic injury Patient population includes individuals with injuries related to gunshot wounds, penetrating trauma, assaults, motor vehicle crashes, and falls — all hemodynamically stable Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, flexing to 1:5 as needed Unit is equipped with telemetry monitoring for up to 14 patients Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30 6 weekend shifts per every 6-week schedule 36 hours per week Floating to other Prisma Health units and/or campuses may be required based on census needs; staff will only float to units for which competencies are qualified and documented Interdisciplinary support available including IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, and more Requirements Active RN license — South Carolina or Compact license required Current certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Telemetry (TELE) Minimum 1 year of recent PCU experience required Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required Must reside 50+ miles from the contracted campus (Prisma Health Richland) to be eligible for this position Two professional references required for consideration Driver's license and Social Security Number required for consideration Additional Information Provide progressive care nursing to adult surgical trauma patients in a telemetry-capable unit Medication competency test required First-time travelers with at least 2 years of relevant experience are welcome to apply Night shift travelers for this unit must live 50+ miles from the Prisma Health Richland campus; candidates under 50 miles are ineligible regardless of other Prisma facility distances American Traveler Job ID #P-682298. 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 - 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.

Created: 2026-03-12