Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,261 per week in Kansas City, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Kansas City, MO
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,261 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/28/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Kansas City, Missouri, 64111!

Job Title: Registered Nurse - PCU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: PCU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night 3x12-Hour Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 to 2 years of Telemetry Experience Required License: Active Registered Nurse License Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Telemetry Experience Required Description: Registered Nurse in a fast-paced Intermediate Unit. The unit has a 24 bed capacity. It accommodates intermediate medical patients and surgery overflow. Patients may include those undergoing TURPs, laparoscopic cholcystectomies, laparoscopic appendectomies, laparoscopic hernias, eye surgeries, oral surgeries, and requires diabetic teaching and wound care. Flexibility is required for patient ratios, which are generally 1:5 but may occasionally flex to 1:6. Charge RN assignments may be assigned as needed. Weekend shifts are required, with 8 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule period. Regular floating between departments, units, and facilities may be expected. Key skills needed include cardiac monitoring, emergency response, interpretation of dysrhythmias, and management of dysrhythmias. Experience with IV insulin protocols and feeding tube care and management is essential. Candidates should be comfortable with administering medications including heparin protocols and PCA. Knowledge of isolation precautions and wound care is beneficial. Additional preferred skills include titration of insulin drips, management of renal failure, and tracheostomy care. The patient age groups served include adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Candidates are expected to manage high patient volumes and maintain quality care standards. Experience in telemetry and stepdown care is a significant advantage. The unit offers interdisciplinary support from various healthcare professionals. Additional roles may involve interaction with rapid response teams and support services.

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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