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 seeking an experienced PCU RN with strong ventilator experience for a night shift assignment at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within a tertiary care hospital
• Patient population includes pulmonary stepdown, intermediate care, ventilated trach patients, COPD, and high-acuity respiratory patients
• Standard patient ratio of 1:4, with rare flex to 1:6
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• Required to work 8 weekend shifts within a 6-week scheduling period (combination of Fri/Sat/Sun)
• Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Charting via Epic
• Performs endobronchial valve procedures and manages ventilated patients

Requirements

• Active RN license - Missouri or compact license required; Kansas license also required due to floating needs
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/specialty experience required, with no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year
• Strong ventilator experience required
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code team involvement
• Skilled in IV therapy including central line, PICC line, and port access/management
• Respiratory skills required: BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, HFNC, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, and renal failure patients
• Experience managing cardiac drips and heparin protocols
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Two professional references required: one supervisor-level and one charge RN, both from within the past year

Additional Information

• Work in a 5-time Magnet-designated, teaching, Level 1 Trauma tertiary care hospital with 456 staffed beds
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Employees returning after 18 months tenure must have a 3-month break in service
• Permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a travel contractor