Travel PCU RN - $2,021 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU (Progressive Care Unit) travel assignment specializing in orthopedic and high-acuity post-operative care at a Level 1 Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital.

Details

• 13-week contract with day shifts (6:45 AM–7:15 PM), 3x12-hour schedule
• PCU setting within a 456-bed tertiary care, Level 1 Trauma, Magnet-recognized teaching hospital
• Orthopedic-focused patient population including post-op ortho trauma, total joints, ORIF, laminectomy, hand surgery, bladder suspension, and select GYN and eye surgeries
• Standard patient ratio of 1:5; may flex to 1:6 on rare occasions
• High patient turnover unit with a large volume of daily admits
• Charting via Epic (experience required)
• Day shift schedule requiring 8 weekend shifts (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combinations) per 6-week schedule period
• On-call required: 1–2 weekday shifts per week and 2 weekend shifts per 13-week contract
• Floating may be required between departments, units, and other PCU floors as needed
• Special equipment includes traction, braces, casts, crutches, doppler, walker, hemovac, PICC line, mid line, Alaris pump, and PCA
• Free parking available on-site

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or Compact RN license; both Kansas and Missouri licenses (or a Compact license) must be in hand at time of consideration due to floating requirements
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required, with at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months and no employment gap greater than 90 days in the past year
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with blood product administration, peripheral line care and management, PICC line management, and IV starts
• Experience with PCA medication management
• Orthopedic skills including ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, and total joint replacements
• Experience with surgical drains, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions
• 2 professional references required: at least one must be supervisor-level or above, the second may be a charge RN; all references must be from individuals who have worked with the candidate within the past year
• SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Charge RN assignments may be required as needed; prior charge experience is preferred
• Holiday shift coverage is required as assigned
• Candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the facility are not eligible for this position
• Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment
• RTO is capped at 7 days; all RTO must be finalized prior to consideration — no additional RTO or schedule requests will be accommodated after that point
• Candidates who have previously worked at BJC or Saint Luke's as permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have an 18-month break with at least a 3-month gap in service before being eligible to return
• Pre-start orientation includes Epic modules (candidates may choose the Epic test-out option or Epic module) as well as infusion pump and glucometer training
• No travel experience required — first-time travelers are eligible to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-734795. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.