Travel PCU RN - $2,187 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbia, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

PCU / Stepdown Registered Nurse

Location

Columbia, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 36 Hours Per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Stepdown/PCU setting managing a diverse patient population including surgical, medical, and neurological cases
• Titrate vasoactive drips including neosynephrine, amiodarone, and cardizem
• Manage and monitor advanced vascular access including IV lines, PICC lines, central lines, A-lines, and dialysis fistulas
• Operate and monitor respiratory support equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, optiflow, vapotherm, and airvo devices
• Manage epidural/PCA pumps, feeding tubes, and wound vac therapy
• Float to other units as required

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience
• Proficiency with IV insertion, PICC/central line management, vascular device access and care, dialysis fistula care, and A-line management
• Competency with CPAP/BiPAP and trach care
• Experience with epidural/PCA pumps, feeding tubes, and wound vac
• Familiarity with common unit equipment including bladder scanners, IV pumps, and SCDs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in both ICU and PCU settings strongly preferred
• CVP monitoring experience
• Ability to obtain 12-lead EKG, perform sheath removal, and assist with cardioversion/defibrillation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity stepdown environment with exposure to a broad range of surgical, medical, and neurological patient populations
• Gain experience with advanced equipment and clinical skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #767981. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others