PCU RN
Kansas City, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PCU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2 years of recent telemetry/PCU experience and Missouri or compact RN licensure.

Details

• PCU/Stepdown unit with 1:5 patient ratios
• Work settings include MS/Tele, Cardiac Telemetry, ER Holding, Neuro Stepdown, and PCU/DOU/IMC
• Night shift, 4x12 hours, 18:45-7:15
• Weekend requirement of 8 shifts per 6-week schedule, combination of Fri/Sat/Sun
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed per unit
• No on-call requirements
• Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities based on greatest need, including Emergency Department for inpatient holding
• No block scheduling accommodations

Requirements

• Active RN license - Missouri or compact in hand required, Kansas license also required due to floating needs
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent specialty experience required within the past 12 months, with no employment gaps greater than 90 days
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skills required include cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management, IV therapy including central line and PICC line care, cardiac drip management, insulin protocols, hemodialysis management, chest tube and tracheostomy management, wound care, and more
• SSN required at time of consideration
• 2 professional references required within the past year, one from a supervisor or above and one from a charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive PCU-level nursing care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and use of Rapid Response Teams
• Manage post-cardiac procedure patients including post-angiogram, post-MI, and pre/post cardiac surgery care
• Oversee respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy management
• Administer procedural sedation and manage PCA and heparin protocols
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with all time-off requests finalized prior to consideration
• Former BJC or Saint Luke's permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler; previous travelers require an 18-month tenure with a 3-month break in service
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply