Travel PCU RN

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

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 10/12/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2+ years of MS/Tele-PCU experience and a KY or compact RN license.

Details\n

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• PCU unit with 1:5 to 1:6 patient ratios
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• Uses Meditech EMR
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• Night shift, rotating 3x12 and 4x12 schedule (19:00-7:30)
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• Every other weekend required
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• Float required within scope of practice
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• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated
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Requirements\n

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• Active KY or compact RN license required
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• 2+ years of current MS/Tele-PCU experience required
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• Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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• Flu vaccine required with only medical or religious exemptions considered on a case-by-case basis
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• Driver's license required, with address matching permanent address
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• 2 professional references required: 1 Charge or higher, 1 Supervisor, both completed within the last year
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Additional Information\n

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• Provide progressive care nursing to patients with cardiac, telemetry, neurological, respiratory, and post-surgical needs
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• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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• Up to 7 days of RTO considered if submitted upfront with no changes accepted afterward
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• Must work either a major or minor holiday during the assignment
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• After completing one year, returning travelers must take a minimum 6-month break before being eligible to return
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• Traveler pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
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• First-time travelers are not required to have prior travel experience
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American Traveler Job ID #P-738633. 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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