Travel PCU Registered Nurse - Cardiac - $2,192 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit in Kansas City, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 07/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Shift Details Shift: Nights Schedule: 3x12s Hours: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM Weekly Hours: 36 Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse to join a highly respected Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma, Teaching Hospital. This role is ideal for nurses with strong cardiac experience who thrive in a fast-paced acute care environment and are comfortable caring for complex cardiac patients. Patient Population & Ratios Cardiac PCU/Stepdown patients Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5 On rare occasions, ratios may flex to 1:6 Minimum Requirements Active RN license 2+ years of recent PCU/Cardiac nursing experience Cardiac experience required Teaching hospital experience required BLS Certification ACLS Certification First‑time travelers welcome Clinical Skills Required Cardiac & Telemetry Cardiac telemetry monitoring Dysrhythmia recognition and management Emergency response and Rapid Response Team participation Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization care Post‑Cardiac Angiogram care Post‑Myocardial Infarction (MI) care Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery care IV Therapy & Medication Management Central line care and management PICC line management Peripheral IV insertion and maintenance Port access Blood product administration Heparin protocols Cardiac drips (non‑titrated) Vasoactive drips (non‑titrated) PCA management Respiratory Care Chest tube management CPAP/BiPAP High‑Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Tracheostomy care ABG interpretation Oxygen delivery systems Non‑invasive airway management Additional Skills IV insulin protocols Feeding tube care and management Renal failure management Pre/Post Hemodialysis care Surgical drain management Wound care and wound vacs Isolation precautions Preferred Skills Sheath removal Titration of cardiac drips Titration of vasoactive drips Scheduling & Expectations Holiday coverage required as needed Charge nurse assignments may be required 8 weekend shifts every 6‑week schedule period (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combination) Floating may be required between units, departments, and affiliated facilities within competency Block scheduling not available Local candidates accepted Pending licenses not accepted Maximum RTO: 7 days Facility Highlights 5‑Time Magnet Recognition Hospital Level I Trauma Center Major Teaching Hospital Tertiary Care Facility 456 staffed beds EPIC Charting System Free parking Benefits Weekly pay Holiday pay Guaranteed hours Continuing education 401(k) retirement plan Pet insurance Referral bonus Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits License and certification reimbursement Life insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr Malone Healthcare Solutions