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

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job 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

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU/Cardiac Stepdown

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

Join an award-winning healthcare team committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and exceptional patient outcomes.

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance