Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Independence, MO
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) - Travel Assignment in Independence, Missouri

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel job in Independence, Missouri, near the Kansas City metro. Join a supportive PCU team for a 13-week assignment providing high-acuity patient care in a well-respected acute care setting.

Job Details

• Position: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Location: Independence, Missouri
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,010
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit
• Documentation System: Meditech

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 1 year of recent progressive care, telemetry, step-down, or acute care nursing experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Strong advanced assessment and critical thinking skills
• Experience managing vasoactive drips
• Ability to support bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds
• Positive attitude and a team-focused approach in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to progressive care patients with varying acuity levels
• Monitor patients receiving BiPAP, heated high-flow nasal cannula, and IV infusions
• Manage vasoactive drips and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Assist with and maintain competency in procedures such as central line or PICC line placement and chest tube management
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary clinical team to support optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit standards of care
• Deliver patient-centered care while supporting unit flow, safety, and teamwork

Why Consider This Missouri Nursing Job?

• Travel nursing opportunity in the Kansas City metro area
• Work in a collaborative Progressive Care Unit environment
• Gain experience with high-acuity med-surg and telemetry patients
• Ideal for RNs seeking PCU travel nurse jobs in Missouri

Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join this Progressive Care Unit team in Independence, Missouri.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.