Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,070 per week

Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 09/14/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks

About the role

A Registered Nurse specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) located in Kansas City, Missouri. This position involves providing expert patient care in a diverse clinical environment, with responsibilities including cardiovascular, neurological, and respiratory patient management, as well as administering treatments such as IV therapies, medications, and monitoring vital signs. The role supports the organization's commitment to quality patient outcomes and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Schedule

• Night shifts, 12 hours per shift
• Minimum 36 hours per week
• 6-week schedule with a requirement of 8 weekend shifts, including holidays and charge assignments
• Maximum of 7 days of time off (RTO restrictions)

Responsibilities

• Clinical management of post-cardiac, neurological, and GI patients
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias and cardioversion
• Use of rapid response teams
• Managing IV therapy and blood product administration
• Performing specialized procedures such as chest tube management and tracheostomy care
• Monitoring and caring for adults and geriatrics with a daily census of approximately 31 patients
• Floating across departments and units as needed within scope, including ED for inpatient care
• Floating between Kansas and Missouri facilities (compact license required)

Requirements

• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (previous charge and teaching hospital experience preferred)
• Open to first-time travelers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Epic charting system
• Community hospital experience
• Previous trauma level I or II experience

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