Travel PCU Registered Nurse
4 days ago
Kansas City
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 11/17/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Work in a progressive care unit (PCU) float role across multiple units including MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, ER Holding, Neuro Stepdown, and PCU/Stepdown, • Care for diverse adult patient populations including cardiac, neuro, endocrine, renal, orthopedic, and respiratory cases, • Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5, • Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15), • Weekend requirement of 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, • Floating required to all medical-surgical inpatient units, including emergency department holds, • No on-call requirement, • Block scheduling is not available, • Responsibilities include managing complex patient care needs in a fast-paced, high-acuity PCU setting, • Role may include charge assignments and working holiday shifts as needed by the unit, • Must be able to manage multiple types of specialized equipment and provide care for post-surgical and critically ill patients, • Pre-employment drug screening required, with cancellation for unresolvable positive or diluted results, • Completion of pre-start and orientation EMR and compliance modules required, • RTO (request for time off) is limited to no more than 7 days for the duration of the contract, • Up to 10-15 hours of compliance modules must be completed prior to the start date, • First-time travelers are welcome to apply\n \n Requirements\n, • Active MO or compact RN license is required at time of consideration, • Must also hold a Kansas RN license or compact multi-state licensure to accommodate floating between departments and facilities, • Minimum of 2 years of recent specialty experience in PCU, with at least 1 year in the specialty within the past 12 months and no employment gap greater than 90 days, • Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, • Demonstrated skills in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, rapid response, cardiac drips, post-cardiac intervention care, IV insulin protocols, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, central and PICC line care, phlebotomy, wound care, and chest tube management, • Ability to float within scope across specified care settings is required, • No pending licenses accepted; all required licenses must be active, • References required: two recent professional references (one supervisor-level or above, one charge RN), all from within the past year, • Candidates must live more than 75 miles from the facility; local applicants not accepted, • No travel partners accepted\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 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.