Travel PCU RN

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

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/05/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a PCU night shift position requiring 1-2 years of recent telemetry experience and a MO or compact RN license.

• 24-bed Intermediate Care Unit treating intermediate medical patients and surgical overflow (TURPs, lap chole, lap appy, lap hernia, eye surgery, oral surgery, diabetic teaching, wound care)
• Fast-paced unit supporting patient throughput from the ED and OR
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• Patient ratio of 1:5, with rare flexing to 1:6
• Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within a 6-week schedule, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments as needed
• No on-call requirement
• Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Uses Epic charting system
• Not open to block scheduling

• Active RN license required (Missouri or compact)
• Kansas license also required in hand at time of consideration due to floating needs
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• 1 to 2 years of telemetry experience required, with a full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months and no employment gap greater than 90 days
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Previous charge RN experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skills required:
  
  cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management, use of Rapid Response Teams, IV insulin protocols, feeding tube care, continuous bladder irrigation, IV therapy/phlebotomy including port access, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line care, starting IVs, heparin protocols, PCA administration, CVA management, oxygen administration (nasal cannula, face mask, portable tank), isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac management
• Preferred skills: insulin drip titration, renal failure management, ortho trauma and total joint replacement care, surgical drain management, tracheostomy care, and eye surgery experience
• Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year

• Provide telemetry-level nursing care to intermediate medical and post-surgical patients
• 5-time Magnet-designated, teaching, Level I Trauma tertiary care hospital with 456 staffed beds
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• Candidates must complete Epic training module or test-out option, along with infusion pump and glucometer training prior to start
• RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days, finalized at time of consideration with no changes after offer
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Local candidates not accepted within a 75-mile radius of the facility
• Former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a travel clinician
• Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-750100. 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

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.