PCU RN
Kansas City, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) assignment requiring 2 years of recent telemetry/stepdown experience and both Kansas and Missouri or compact RN licensure due to float requirements.

Details

• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown unit caring for MS/Tele, Cardiac Telemetry, ER Holding, and Neuro Stepdown patient populations
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift, 4x12 hour shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Can accommodate 36 or 48 hour schedules
• Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within Saint Luke's 6-week schedule period (combination of Fri/Sat/Sun)
• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments as needed per unit
• Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• No on-call requirement
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license - both Kansas and Missouri, or compact license, required in hand at time of consideration due to float requirements
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent specialty experience required, including a full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days
• Charge RN and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and Rapid Response Team utilization
• Experience with cardiovascular care including pre/post cardiac cath, cardiac surgery, and post MI management
• Experience with IV therapy including central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management
• Experience with respiratory care including chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and tracheostomy management
• Experience with cardiac drip management and titration, heparin protocols, and procedural sedation
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions
• Experience with renal failure and pre/post hemodialysis management
• 2 professional references required within the past year, one from a supervisor or above and one from a charge RN level

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population including cardiac, neurological, renal, and post-surgical patients
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for the position
• Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted, with all requests finalized at time of consideration
• Returning staff must have a 3-month break in service after 18 months of previous service; permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travel partners are not accepted for this position