Travel PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse

Company: American Traveler
Location: Beaver Dam
Posted on: March 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. 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 PCU/IMC/Med-Surg travel assignment requiring at least 1 year of PCU or ICU experience and Cerner proficiency. Details - Work in a combined PCU/IMC/Med-Surg unit within an acute care hospital setting (Trauma Level IV) - Unit has 12 beds plus 4 ICU-overflow rooms with an average census of 8 patients - Common patient diagnoses include pneumonia, COVID, and post-op orthopedic cases (knees, hips, falls) - Nurse-to-patient ratios: MS 1:5, IMC/PCU 1:3–4, ICU 1:3; team nursing model pairs RNs with LPNs for up to 7 patients total, with a minimum of 2 RNs in the department at all times - CNAs available when census exceeds 6 patients - RNs are required to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Heparin (IMCU), and pressors such as Levo, Cardizem, and Dobutamine (ICU) - RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips; remote tele monitoring is conducted externally - Charting system is Cerner (transitioning to Epic) - 12-hour night shifts - Every 3rd weekend required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) - Holiday coverage required for 2 out of every 3 assigned holidays - On-call/standby required on a rotating basis with a 45-minute response time; candidates willing to float to the ED are less likely to be placed on standby - Floating to the ED for tasking or holding patients is available as an alternative to low-census call-off - Self-scheduling with staff scheduler assistance; travelers are expected to be flexible in filling gaps in permanent staffing - 13-week contract Requirements - Active WI or compact RN license required by start date - Current AHA certifications: BLS and ACLS - Minimum 1 year of PCU or ICU RN experience required (MS-Tele experience alone is not sufficient) - Cerner EMR experience required - Ability to titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips - Ability to read and interpret cardiac monitoring strips independently - 2 professional references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years Additional Information - Travelers may be asked to step into a charge nurse role; the charge nurse typically carries a small patient assignment - Nurse supervisor covers both the ED and the floor and serves as a resource for staff - Orientation consists of 4 hours of computer-based training (CBT) and 8 hours of floor training - Any solid scrub color is acceptable - First-time travelers are welcome to apply - Travel duos are accepted - Candidates who previously worked for this health system as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their application date - Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which affects the travel pay rate American Traveler Job ID P-681318. 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.

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