Travel PCU Registered Nurse - Make $2,111 to $2,322/week

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a PCU Registered Nurse position in Kansas City, MO. We’ll work with you to build the healthcare career of your dreams.

About the role

This is a 13-week assignment with night shifts (3x 12-hour shifts, 18:45 - 07:15). The position uses the Epic charting system.

Pay

$2,111 to $2,322 weekly (includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements).

Schedule

• 3x 12-hour night shifts per week (18:45 - 07:15)
• Start date: 09/21/2026
• Patient ratios: 5 patients per nurse on nights and weekends

Requirements

• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse
• BLS certification
• MO License or Compact License (quick application process, 2 weeks or less)

Skills

• Accessing/Managing Ports
• BiPAP/CPAP management
• Blood Product Administration
• Cardiac Telemetry
• Central line care/management
• Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac
• Feeding tube care and management
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Isolation Precautions/PPE
• IV insulin protocols
• Manage Cardiac drips (no titration)
• Management of dysrhythmias
• MS/Tele
• Nasal Cannula
• Heparin Protocols
• Manage Vasoactive drips (no titration)
• Oxygen administration
• PCA
• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
• Peripheral Line Care/Management
• PICC line management
• Post Cardiac Angiogram
• Post MI
• Pre/Post Cardiac Cath
• Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management
• Renal failure
• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Surgical drains
• Telemetry
• Telemetry - on the unit monitoring
• Tracheostomy care/management
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Wound Care/Wound Vac

Facility & Unit Information

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Compact License Accepted: Yes
• Facility Level Trauma: Level 1
• Facility Bed Count: 456
• Previous Charge Nurse Experience: Preferred

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Insurance coverage for up to 24 days between assignments
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid company housing (pet-friendly) or a generous housing stipend, if eligible
• Paid sick time (accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, in accordance with applicable laws)
• Access to unlimited continuing education units online
• Licensure, relocation, and other reimbursements, when applicable

Why Aya?

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• Front-of-the-line access through direct facility relationships, often with quick or same-day offers
• Expedited licensing and streamlined compliance in all 50 states
• Dedicated recruiter for career guidance
• Accurate, weekly pay and 24/7 support team