Travel PCU RN - $2,142 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel RN Job in Kansas City, Missouri

Join a dynamic Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse travel assignment in Kansas City, Missouri. Located in the welcoming 64132 area, Kansas City offers a lively blend of neighborhood charm, convenient amenities, and easy access to dining, parks, and local attractions, making it an appealing place to live and work. This travel RN job offers the opportunity to care for a high-acuity patient population in a fast-paced stroke and telemetry environment while working with a collaborative clinical team. If you’re an experienced PCU nurse looking for a rewarding Kansas City healthcare opportunity, this 13-week assignment is a great next step.

Job Details

• Position: PCU Registered Nurse
• Setting: Progressive Care Unit with stroke and telemetry focus
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri 64132
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Employment Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Unit Focus: Stroke and brain care, telemetry, and cardiac monitoring

Job Requirements

• Active RN license
• At least 1 year of recent nursing experience in a PCU, telemetry, or acute care setting
• Stroke experience required
• NIHSS certification required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Experience with cardiac drips strongly preferred
• Strong assessment skills and comfort caring for a 4:1 patient ratio
• Ability to adapt to floating within demonstrated areas of competency

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to progressive care patients with neurological, stroke, and telemetry needs
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, assess changes in patient condition, and respond appropriately to clinical concerns
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips as ordered and within scope of practice
• Support stroke patients through ongoing assessment, documentation, and coordination of care
• Collaborate with physicians, technicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Follow unit protocols, safety standards, and patient experience best practices
• Contribute to a positive team culture while providing compassionate bedside care

Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join a supportive Kansas City RN team today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #515473. 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: PCU

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