Travel PCU RN - $1,994 per week

Thrive Staffing 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: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel ```html Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Telemetry Location Kansas City, MO Unit Information Number of Beds: 29 Patient Ratios: 1:4 Staffing: Charge Nurse, Unit Secretary, and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) Equipment: Alaris IV Pumps, SCD machines, Hill Rom beds, vital signs machines, wound vacs, temporary pacemakers, telemetry monitors, EKG machines, bladder scanners, Dopplers, mobile communication systems Documentation System: Meditech Floating Policy: Contract Nurses will be floated to any area where competency has been demonstrated. Job Summary The role involves providing care in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit. Responsibilities include monitoring patient vitals, interpreting EKGs, and participating in bedside shift reports to enhance patient experience. Scheduling Requirements Full-time hours are required, including three weekend shifts per scheduling period. Patient Experience Requirements Staff are expected to align with patient experience goals by treating every patient with respect, responding to their needs promptly, using patients' preferred names, and ensuring clear communication. Qualifications Required Skills: Experience in Cardiac Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Ability to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips Experience with post-cardiac procedural care including Ablations, cardiac catheterizations, Post Op Day 1 open-heart care, and permanent pacemaker placements Required Certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) BLS (Basic Life Support) NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) Duties and Responsibilities Administer and titrate IV medications including insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone Perform procedures such as IV insertions, NGT placement and maintenance, chest tube maintenance, temporary pacemaker management, and Foley catheter insertions Dress Code Navy blue scrubs are required. Black scrub pants may be worn with a navy blue top. Awards and Recognition The unit has received the "Get With the Guidelines - Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll" award from the American Heart Association. Additional Information Family-like atmosphere with a blend of tenured and new staff High satisfaction among contract nurses who transitioned to full-time roles Fast-paced environment with a focus on teamwork and communication ``` Thrive Staffing Job ID 19023827. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,07:00:00-19:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.