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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
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: Oct 19, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Progressive Care Unit RN for a night shift telemetry step-down position requiring a KY or compact RN license.
Details
26-bed unit with all private rooms
Nurse to patient ratio of 4-5:1
Step-down unit from ICU with all patients on telemetry and heart monitors
Manages critical drips and patients ranging from GI bleed to COVID or respiratory distress
Night shift schedule: 3x12, 7p-7a
Weekend and holiday rotation required
Requirements
Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or Compact)
BLS and ACLS certification required
ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred
No prior nursing experience required, though previous nursing experience is preferred
Additional Information
Provides comprehensive nursing assessments, treatments, and care coordination for step-down patients
Facilitates admission, transfer, and discharge activities including patient and family education
Delegates and oversees care tasks performed by other team members
Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measures
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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.
Worksite address
elizabethtown, KY, 42701, US
Who can apply
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