Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,261 per week

Bestica is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Overland Park, Kansas.

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

3313967

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Overland Park, KS
Night Shift | 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 .

✨ Apply today to take your nursing career to the next level with a high-impact travel assignment!

3313967 Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Overland Park, KS Night Shift | 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: o BLS (Required) o NIHSS (Required) o 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. ________________________________________ ✨ Apply today to take your nursing career to the next level with a high-impact travel assignment!

About Bestica

We are a trusted provider of solutions in Information Technology and Healthcare sectors to the DoD, Federal and Commercial markets. Our guiding principle and core values help us care for our people and the community; and build a culture of excellence which in turn helps us achieve our organizational objective of exceeding customer’s expectations in each and every project. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we were founded in 2005 and are certified as an 8(a) Business.

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Benefits

• Referral bonus