Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry / PCU / Stepdown - $2,297 per week in Overland Park, KS

The team is committed to enhancing patient experience through courtesy, respect, and collaborative care, making this an ideal environment for nurses passionate about cardiac and pulmonary specialty care. You'll care for hemodynamically stable patients requiring continuous cardiac and respiratory monitoring with manageable assessment intervals.

Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse – Kansas

Start Date: August 17, 2026

Location: Overland Park, Kansas

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Self-scheduling format with 3 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule. 12-hour shifts with 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratio. No on-call requirements.

Highlights:

• 18-bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in cardiac and pulmonary patients
• Case mix includes COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, CHF, and tracheostomy care
• Intermediate acuity level – more intensive than Med/Surg, less acute than ICU
• Meditech EMR system with Alaris and Kangaroo pumps
• Strong unit support with 2 Patient Care Technicians and 1 Unit Secretary per shift
• Computer access in every patient room for streamlined documentation

Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Progressive Care, Telemetry, or Step-Down experience strongly preferred
• Competency in oxygen therapy including Nasal Cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and AirVo systems

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This Progressive Care Unit offers the perfect balance between critical thinking and patient relationship building. You'll care for hemodynamically stable patients requiring continuous cardiac and respiratory monitoring with manageable assessment intervals. The team is committed to enhancing patient experience through courtesy, respect, and collaborative care, making this an ideal environment for nurses passionate about cardiac and pulmonary specialty care.