Travel PCU RN - $2,781 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Independence, Missouri.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 12/14/2026Duration: 13 weeks48 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelProgressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Position Overview We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Progressive Care Unit team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced assessment and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to manage vasoactive drips. This role requires a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment. Unit Information Number of Beds: 36 Patient Ratios: 1:3 AM, 1:4 AM, 1:4 PM, and 1:5 PM (with patient care technicians available) Staffing: Primarily RN-based care with unit secretaries scheduled from 7 AM to 7 PM for support Equipment: BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo Feeding Pumps Documentation System: Meditech Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and provide appropriate interventions. Administer medications and manage IV therapy, including vasoactive drips. Perform procedures such as central line or PICC line placements and chest tube insertions. Engage in bedside shift reporting, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds. Participate in patient care planning and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Scheduling Requirements Full-Time Staff: 36 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation Part-Time Staff: 48 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation PRN Staff: Flexible scheduling with weekend shifts required Rotating holiday schedule Qualifications Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in a similar setting Excellent communication and teamwork skills Positive attitude and commitment to patient-centered care Dress Code Charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms, and optional unit-specific jackets in black or charcoal grey. Awards and Recognition Recognized as a Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention in 2018. Floating Policy Floats are expected to cover shifts in designated units based on staffing needs.Thrive Staffing Job ID #19103420. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00About Thrive StaffingAt the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.