Travel PCU RN - Stroke & Brain - $2,066 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Stroke & Brain Unit, Nights)

Location

Kansas City, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 3 shifts/week | Projected Start: November 2, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 16-bed Stroke & Brain unit with a 4:1 patient ratio
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and manage patients requiring cardiac drip administration
• Utilize NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) assessments as part of routine stroke patient care
• Operate unit equipment including Welch Allyn VS Machines, Hoyer lift, Sarah Steady Lift, Bladder Scanner, and Doppler
• Document patient care using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Float to other areas of the facility where demonstrated competency has been established, per contract terms

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• NIHSS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Stroke experience required
• Ability to work 3–4 weekend shifts per assignment period

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with cardiac drips and neurology patient populations
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring and basic dysrhythmia interpretation
• Familiarity with Meditech documentation system

Why Join Us

• Join a unit recognized for high employee engagement and a collaborative team environment
• Expected 48 hours per week, offering a consistent and structured travel assignment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #791975. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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