Travel RN - Progressive Care Unit (IMCU)
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/01/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job Description\n
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Step-Down Unit, requiring IN or compact licensure and recent IMCU or PCU experience.
\n \n Responsibilities\n
- Work in a hospital-based Intermediate Care/Step-Down/Progressive Care Unit (IMCU/PCU)
- Day shift position, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Required to work every other weekend and every other holiday
- No call responsibilities
- Floating to other units required as needed
- Unit has 14 beds with a patient ratio of 3-4:1
- May care for step-down patients as well as MS/Tele overflow depending on census
- Uses Cerner EMR, Cerner experience preferred
- Primary responsibilities include caring for patients transitioning from ICU and managing PCU/step-down level needs
- Will provide care for medical-surgical telemetry overflow if IMCU census is low
- Requests for time off must be less than 1 week
- All certifications must remain valid for at least 30 days beyond the start date
- First time travelers will be considered
\n \n Requirements\n
- Active IN or compact RN license required
- Current ACLS, BLS, and stroke certification required
- Minimum of 2 years of recent IMCU, ICU, or Progressive Care Unit experience required
- Ability to provide documentation of RN license and certifications for consideration
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
- No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days in the past year
- No previous permanent employment at a Community Health Systems facility within the last 2 years
- Scrub color requirement is navy blue
\n Benefits\n
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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American Traveler Job ID #P-635571. 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.