Job Description
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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Assignment Overview\n
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- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 15, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
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Description\n
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a high-acuity stepdown Progressive Care/Medical Intermediate Care Unit position requiring active AK RN licensure and at least 1 year of step-down/IMC and telemetry experience.
Details\n
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- 19-bed Medical Intermediate Care Unit (step-down/PCU) on the 4th floor of the main hospital building
- Staffed with 1 charge RN and 6 RNs per shift on both day and night shifts
- Patient ratio of 3:1
- Uses bedside monitors, Alaris IV pumps, heated high-flow O2, BiPap, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, kangaroo feeding pumps, gastric tubes, and surgical drains
- EPIC EMR used
- Shift schedule is 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Required to work every other weekend (4 weekend shifts per month)
- Delayed start used in place of on-call when census is low
- Floating required to Cardiac Surgery IMC, Med-Tele, Med-Surg, and Ortho-Neuro units
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Requirements\n
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- Active AK RN license required at time of submission (must be permanent, no temporary licensing accepted)
- AK RN fingerprinting must be completed during onboarding
- BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of step-down ICU/IMC/PCU experience required
- Minimum 1 year of telemetry/cardiac monitoring experience required
- Experience with trach patients requiring continuous BiPap/long-term vent support preferred
- Experience with titratable drips (dopamine, dobutamine, nitro, cardene, ketamine, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone) preferred
- Experience with CIWA assessments and alcohol/drug withdrawal treatment preferred
- US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
- One professional reference required
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Additional Information\n
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- Perform physical assessments, intake, and output monitoring every 4 hours
- Conduct hourly safety rounds
- Reposition patients and perform ADLs every 2 hours as indicated
- Mandatory bedside handoff between shifts
- Assist with emergent cardioversion procedures on the unit
- Procedures requiring moderate sedation are performed in a designated procedural area
- Best suited for candidates who are positive, team-focused, and adaptable to a fast-paced, high-acuity environment handling rapid responses, ED admissions, and ICU transfers
- Navy blue scrubs required
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility as local candidates are not accepted
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American Traveler Job ID #P-755255. 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\n \n
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.
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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.
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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.
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With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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