PCU Registered Nurse
Kansas City, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a 5-time Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, with a complex post-operative cardiothoracic patient population and night shift schedule.

Details

• 26-bed PCU/SICC unit within a 456-bed tertiary care, Level 1 Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Cares for thoracic and vascular surgery patients immediately post-operatively and post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients transferred out of the CVICU
• Patient population includes post-op CABG, valve replacement (AVR, MVR, TVR), aortic aneurysm repair, esophagectomy, thoracotomy/VATS, carotid endarterectomy, TAVR, and lower extremity bypass/amputation cases
• Complex patient population with multiple co-morbidities including advanced heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and diabetes
• Patient ratio is 1:4
• Charting via Epic
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15
• 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period (combination of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• Regular floating between departments, units, and facilities may be required
• No on-call requirements
• Parking is free

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license currently in hand; both Kansas and Missouri licenses (or compact equivalent) must be in hand prior to consideration, as floating between facilities may require licensure in both states
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown specialty experience required
• At least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months, with no gap in employment greater than 90 days in the past year
• Proficiency required in: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, temporary and permanent pacemakers (including epicardial wires), pre/post cardiac cath and cardiac surgery care, TAVR, TR Band, and titration of insulin, cardiac, and vasoactive drips
• Experience required with central venous access (Cordis, TLC, CVAD, PICC), peripheral and central line care, and IV insertion
• Skills required in chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), wound care/wound vac, tracheostomy management, and blood product administration (PRBCs, FFP, platelets)
• Experience with epidural/PCA pain management, heparin protocols, feeding tube care, and isolation precautions
• 2 professional references required: one must be at supervisor level or above, the second may be a charge RN; all references must be from individuals who have worked with the candidate within the past year
• SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides direct post-operative nursing care to cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients, including management of chest tubes, epicardial wires, multiple simultaneous IV drips, central venous access, wound vacs, and tracheostomies
• Charge RN assignments and holiday coverage may be required as needed
• Pre-employment modules are required as part of onboarding compliance (approximately 10–15 hours total, completed prior to start)
• Navy scrubs required
• RTO is capped at 7 days for the duration of the contract
• Travel partners are not accepted for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are considered local and are not eligible for this position
• Block scheduling is not available for this position