Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,221 per week in Saint Joseph, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Saint Joseph, MO
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,221 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/3/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Saint Joseph, Missouri, 64506!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Step Down Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Hours (19:00 - 07:00) Experience: Minimum of 1 Year Preferred License: State License and/or Compact State Licensure Certifications: BCLS, ACLS Must-Have: BSN Preferred Description: This position involves working in a Step Down Unit. The role requires caring for adults and geriatric patients. The unit focuses on medical and post-surgical care for cardiac, vascular, and thoracic patient populations. Candidates should have experience with accessing and managing ports, BiPAP/CPAP management, and blood product administration. Skills in cardiac telemetry, central line care, and managing chest tubes are important. The position involves interpreting arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias. Management of cardiac and vasoactive drips is required, along with providing care for post-cardiac procedures. The nurse will actively participate in the interdisciplinary support system. This includes collaboration with physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy. Experience with EPIC charting is preferred. Candidates must be able to manage patients with various diagnoses, including post-operative recovery. The job may also involve participation in rapid response and code teams. Additional skills such as wound care and tracheostomy management are beneficial. This role does not require weekend coverage but may include weekend shifts as part of the schedule.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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