Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Company: American Traveler
Location: Prescott
Posted on: March 23, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Prescott, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/20/2026 - 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: Apr 20, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Arizona, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, cardiac/PCU skills, and night shift availability. Details - Acute care PCU/stepdown unit within a hospital setting, under a Critical Care service line with Hospitalist coverage - Unit consists of 14 beds (up to 20 with double occupancy rooms) - Patient population includes cardiovascular and surgical patients: post-cath lab (with or without intervention), post-open heart surgery (2-3 days), STEMI/NSTEMI, chronic vents, alcohol withdrawal, suicidal ideation, new BiPAP/CPAP patients, thoracotomies, and renal disease - RN-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4 depending on acuity - Equipment includes Philips Cardiac Monitors, telemetry, Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitors, invasive monitoring, Medtronic Pacemakers, Pyxis medication dispensers, Zoll R Series, Sigma Spectrum IV pumps, and Mistral Air Warming units - Charting via Cerner EMR - 12-hour night shifts (7PM–7AM), 3 shifts per week - Two weekend shifts required per pay period - Travelers are first to float; floating to MS/Tele is required and floating to ICU is preferred Requirements - Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) license in good standing — pending licenses will not be accepted - Current BLS and ACLS certifications required — pending certifications not accepted - Minimum 2 years of RN experience required - Minimum 1 year of PCU experience required - EKG/dysrhythmia knowledge and IV cardiac medication administration skills required - Experience with peritoneal dialysis, chronic vents, chest tubes, epidural catheters, PCA pumps, transvenous pacing, and arterial/venous sheath pulling and care required - Cerner EMR experience required - Must provide a copy of a valid driver's license for consideration - Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire - Candidate must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel pay rate (driver's license used to verify permanent address) Additional Information - Responsible for acute RN care of cardiovascular and surgical patients including post-cath lab, post-open heart surgery, and management of chest tubes, chronic vents, arterial lines, and sheath pulls - Navy scrubs and business-appropriate hair color required - Candidates must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam (80% or higher) within two attempts prior to confirming the assignment — failure on both attempts results in ineligibility at CommonSpirit Arizona facilities for 6 months - A sterile technique pass/fail test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is administered on the first day of orientation - Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year — candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered American Traveler Job ID P-687557. 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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