Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Hays, KS
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

PCU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract in Hays, Kansas

Apply now for a 13-week PCU travel nursing assignment in Hays, Kansas, offering $2,020–$2,130 weekly, 12-hour day shifts, and supportive 1:4–5 nurse-to-patient ratios. Join an acute care hospital team providing progressive care, cardiac monitoring, and specialized nursing support in a Level III Trauma setting.

PCU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
• Location: Hays, Kansas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 1, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: 149-bed acute care hospital with Level III Trauma services
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend rotation required
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4–5
• Openings: 2
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Additional Information: No on-call requirement; floating within scope may be required to support staffing needs

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Kansas
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience in a progressive care, step-down, telemetry, or comparable acute care setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias
• IV-start experience
• Experience with Meditech electronic medical records (EMR)
• Willingness to participate in weekend rotation and float within scope of practice when needed
• Must complete required pre-assignment health screening and drug screening procedures

Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to progressive care patients requiring close assessment, cardiac monitoring, and specialized clinical support
• Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in clinical status, and implement timely nursing interventions
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage dysrhythmias in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient response
• Initiate and maintain IV access and perform ongoing vascular access assessments
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support positive patient outcomes
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in Meditech
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, and recovery
• Float to other units within scope of practice when needed to support continuity of care

Hays is a welcoming western Kansas community known for its friendly atmosphere, regional amenities, local parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Apply now to join this progressive care travel nursing team in Hays, Kansas.

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.