Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,237 per week

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 07/20/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Location: Overland Park, KS Shift: Night | 3x12s (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) Start Date: 07/20/2026 | 13-Week Contract Why This Opportunity Stands Out Work with a top-tier healthcare system (BJC Healthcare West MSP) Gain experience in a high-acuity PCU/Stepdown float pool environment Exposure to multiple units across metro campuses First-time travelers welcome! Collaborative environment with strong interdisciplinary support teams Opportunity to work with a diverse and complex patient population Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse to join a dynamic float pool team. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple units including PCU, MS/Tele, Neuro Stepdown, and Intermediate Care , providing high-quality care to adult patients with complex medical conditions. Key Details Patient Ratio: 1:6 Unit Type: PCU / Stepdown / MS-Tele / Neuro Stepdown Float: Yes – Float pool position across ~5 units and metro facilities Charting System: Epic Weekend Requirement: 8 shifts per 6-week schedule (Fri/Sat/Sun combination) Orientation: 16 hours Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week Patient Population Care for a wide variety of diagnoses including: Heart failure, myocardial infarction (MI) Stroke, seizures, traumatic brain injury COPD, pulmonary embolism Renal failure, hemodialysis patients Sepsis, bacteremia, cellulitis Alcohol withdrawal and more Requirements Experience: 1–2 years PCU/Stepdown or relevant acute care experience License: Active Missouri RN License or Compact License Certifications: BLS (Required) NIHSS (Required) ACLS (Preferred) Travel Experience: Not required Preferred Qualifications Charge nurse experience Experience in Trauma Level I or II facilities Teaching hospital experience Core Skills & Competencies Cardiac monitoring & dysrhythmia interpretation Management of cardiac drips (non-titrating) Rapid response & code team collaboration IV therapy, central lines, PICC lines, and phlebotomy Respiratory support: BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, trach care, ABGs Hemodialysis pre/post care & renal management Feeding tubes, wound care, and surgical drains IV insulin protocols and heparin protocols Work Environment Supported by Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Radiology, Rapid Response Teams, and Phlebotomy Work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment Utilize Epic with secure chat communication Additional Details Floating Required: Yes (within system and metro campuses) Block Scheduling: Not available Time Off: Up to 2 pre-approved requests (max 7 days) Local Radius Rule: Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius Ideal Candidate A flexible, clinically strong RN who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment , is comfortable floating across units, and excels in delivering high-quality patient care in a PCU/Stepdown setting . Benefits Referral bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr Vivian Health