Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,779 per week in Shawnee Mission, KS

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Shawnee Mission, KS
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,779 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/14/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, 66215!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 19:00 – 07:00 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year License: RN License Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Must-Have: ACLS, BLS, NIH Description: This position offers 48 hours guaranteed per week. The unit has 18 beds with a patient ratio of 1:4-5. The staffing includes 2 Patient Care Technicians and 1 Unit Secretary. Common equipment used includes Alaris pumps, Kangaroo pump, Pxysis, and computers available in every room. Documentation system utilized is Meditech. The schedule allows for self-scheduling, including 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks. There are no on-call requirements. Floating policy is in place where travelers are floated first, then PRN staff, followed by the date last floated. The focus is on improving nurses' courtesy and respect, emphasizing teamwork in patient care. The unit specializes in patients with moderate physiologic instability requiring support. Examples of patient conditions include COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, CHF, and trach patients. Patients are hemodynamically stable and require cardiac and respiratory monitoring and management every 2-4 hours. Care in this unit is a step down from intensive care but requires more attention than a medical/surgical unit. Procedures performed on the unit include oxygen therapy utilizing: Nasal Cannula, BIPAP/CPAP, and AirVo. Nursing interventions need to be performed at least every 3-4 hours, including vital signs monitored every 4 hours. Continuous cardiac monitoring is a part of patient care. Blood glucose monitoring and neurological assessments are also required at specified intervals. The required dress code is royal blue. Unit-specific policies and guidelines can be referenced in unit standards of care. Candidates will be joining a team that values outstanding performance and aims for excellence in patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work with new equipment and technology, and staff tenure is commendable. Schedule options are available to promote work-life balance.

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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