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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PCU RN with cardiac and teaching hospital experience for a night shift travel contract at a Level 1 Trauma, Magnet-designated tertiary care hospital.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a 456-bed tertiary care hospital that is a 5-time Magnet Award winner and Level 1 Trauma center
• Cardiac patient population including post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, and renal failure cases
• Patient ratio is 1:5, with occasional flex to 1:6
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period (combination of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities
• Charting system: Epic
• No on-call requirements
• Free parking on-site

Requirements

• Active RN license in both Missouri (or compact) and Kansas required — both must be in hand prior to consideration, as floating between facilities may be required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/cardiac specialty experience required, including at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, rapid response teams, IV insulin protocols, heparin protocols, and cardiac/vasoactive drip management (non-titrating)
• Experience with IV therapy including central lines, PICC lines, port access, peripheral line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with respiratory support including chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy management, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with wound care/wound vac, feeding tube management, and isolation precautions
• Sheath removal and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips are preferred skills
• 2 professional references required: at least one must be 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

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the facility are considered local and are not eligible for this position
• Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment
• RTO is capped at 7 days for the duration of the contract
• Block scheduling is not available
• Charge RN assignments and holiday shift coverage may be required as needed
• Online orientation modules are required to be completed prior to the start date
• No pending licenses accepted — all required licenses must be in hand at time of consideration