PCU RN
Wichita, KS
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,016/weekOverview
- Start Date09/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a rewarding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel nursing opportunity in Wichita, KS 67214. Wichita offers a welcoming community and a friendly Midwest setting, making it an appealing place for your next travel assignment. This Travel RN role is ideal for a patient-centered Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced acute care hospital and enjoys providing close monitoring, specialized nursing care, and strong teamwork.
Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nursing Job
- Setting: Acute care hospital
- Location: Wichita, KS 67214
- Employment Type: Travel
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 22, 2026
- Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours Per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Unit Size: 14 beds
- EMR: Meditech
- Schedule Notes: Every other weekend; must be willing to float to other units as needed
Job Requirements
- Current RN license required
- Minimum 1 year of current hospital Progressive Care Unit experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIH certification required
- Experience with medication drips, central lines, and recovery support preferred
- Strong critical thinking skills and a patient-centered approach
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Comfortable floating to other units when needed
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to PCU patients requiring close observation and ongoing assessment
- Monitor and manage patients with chest tubes, IV pumps, drains, and other specialized equipment
- Administer medications and support patients receiving complex therapies and continuous drips
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans
- Document care accurately in the Meditech EMR and maintain safe, organized workflows
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns when needed
- Support a positive, engaged, and patient-focused unit culture
Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel job in Wichita, Kansas and join a supportive acute care healthcare team today.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Wichita, KS
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Wichita, KS here's what you should know:- Wichita's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, while winter lows can dip to around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Wichita, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Wichita is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Wichita has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Wichita offers a vibrant food scene with diverse cuisine options.
- It also has a thriving arts and entertainment district in Old Town, featuring theaters, live music venues, and a variety of shops, bars, and clubs.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the city's parks, gardens, and recreational activities.
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