Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,885 per week

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse position in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients with diverse needs in a fast‑paced environment. The position is scheduled for day shifts, requiring flexibility to float between units, including Med/Surg Intermediate and Neuro Stepdown, within a six‑week scheduling cycle.

Job Details

• Location: Overland Park, Kansas (specific facility details omitted)
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks (through 01/18/2027)
• Schedule: Days, 12‑hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel
• Floating: Ability to float between Med/Surg Intermediate and Neuro Stepdown within a six‑week scheduling cycle

Required Qualifications

• Current BLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• Valid Missouri or Compact State RN license
• 1–2 years of experience in a similar PCU setting
• RN degree with relevant training
• Ability to work per unit protocols and SOPs
• Physical ability to work 12‑hour shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification
• Experience in telemetry, neuro stepdown, and cardiac monitoring
• Proficiency in interpreting dysrhythmias and emergency response
• Experience with IV therapy, blood product administration, and central line care

Skills

• Cardiac telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia management
• Post‑cardiac cath care
• Wound care and sepsis management
• Gastrointestinal care including feeding tubes
• On‑call availability
• Electronic health record documentation
• Use of AirVO, Voalte, Omnicell, and virtual nursing tools

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• NIH Stroke Scale assessment
• Floating across departments per policy; candidates must reside outside a 75‑mile radius
• Maximum of 7 days RTO, finalized at time of submission
• No guarantee of additional shifts beyond the minimum scheduled hours
• Interdisciplinary team support including physical therapy, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response teams

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit / free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.