Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - PCU for a travel assignment in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital. Start date: 06/28/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,035-$2,186 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12-hour Nights. This position focuses on high-acuity patient care in a PCU/step-down environment with potential to float to ICU and other inpatient units as needed. This is a travel - temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,035-$2,186 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour Nights
- Start date: 06/28/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
- Travel assignment with EPIC EMR orientation and onboarding

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for PCU/ICU-level patients, including assessment, monitoring, medication administration, and responding to acute changes in condition.
- Manage CRRT and BiPAP therapies; draw labs, process specimens, and monitor results per protocol.
- Care for chest tubes and PICC lines; maintain sterile technique and monitor for complications.
- Float to ICU and other inpatient units (Med/Surg, Med/Tele, Acute/Tele, and ED) as assigned; collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the broader care team; call on own consults and participate in codes as needed.
- Day-1 open-heart care with pacer wires; coordinate post-operative care with surgical teams and ensure appropriate care plans.

Requirements
- Active Kansas RN license or compact RN license; BLS, ACLS, and NIHF required.
- Minimum 2 years of recent Critical Care/Intensive Care experience.
- Experience with CRRT, BiPAP, drawing labs; chest tubes and PICC line care.
- Comfortable conducting own codes and calling own consults; no dedicated vascular access team.
- Open heart day 1 experience with pacer wires.
- Ability to float to ICU and all inpatient units (Med/Surg, Med/Tele, Acute/Tele, ED) as needed.

Benefits and Support
- 13-week travel assignment with dedicated recruiter support.
- EPIC EMR orientation and onboarding included.
- Credentialing coordination and onboarding assistance.
- Bi-weekly pay schedule and ongoing travel support.
- Access to assignment-related support throughout the engagement.

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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