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:
  
  11/02/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring strong ventilator experience and a Missouri or compact RN license.

• PCU setting within a tertiary care hospital handling MS/Tele, Cardiac Telemetry, and pulmonary stepdown patients
• Typical patient ratio of 1:4, with rare flexing to 1:6
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15
• 8 weekend shifts required within Saint Luke's 6-week schedule period, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• No on-call requirements
• Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Epic EMR used for charting

• Active RN license (Missouri or compact) required, along with Kansas license due to floating requirements
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent specialty experience, with a full year of in-specialty experience in the past 12 months and no employment gaps greater than 90 days
• Strong ventilator experience required
• Experience with tracheostomy management, chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula
• Skilled in IV therapy including central line, PICC line, and port access/management
• Experience managing cardiac drips, heparin protocols, and PCA medications
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias and ABGs
• Experience with feeding tube care, renal failure, and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• 2 professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year
• SSN required at time of consideration

• Provide comprehensive care to patients with pulmonary stepdown, ventilated/trach, COPD, and high-acuity respiratory conditions
• Facility is a 5-time Magnet-recognized, teaching, Level 1 Trauma hospital with 456 staffed beds
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• No on-call responsibilities but regular floating between units and facilities expected
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted, must be finalized prior to consideration
• Returning staff must have a 3-month break in service after 18 months of prior service; former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No travel partners accepted for this assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-749613. 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:
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.