PCU Registered Nurse - Cardiac
Kansas City, MO
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU/Cardiac Stepdown

Shift Details

• Shift: Nights
• Schedule: 3x12s
• Hours: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Weekly Hours: 36

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse to join a highly respected Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma, Teaching Hospital. This role is ideal for nurses with strong cardiac experience who thrive in a fast-paced acute care environment and are comfortable caring for complex cardiac patients.

Patient Population & Ratios

• Cardiac PCU/Stepdown patients
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• On rare occasions, ratios may flex to 1:6

Minimum Requirements

• Active RN license
• 2+ years of recent PCU/Cardiac nursing experience
• Cardiac experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• First-time travelers welcome

Clinical Skills Required

Cardiac & Telemetry

• Cardiac telemetry monitoring
• Dysrhythmia recognition and management
• Emergency response and Rapid Response Team participation
• Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization care
• Post-Cardiac Angiogram care
• Post-Myocardial Infarction (MI) care
• Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery care

IV Therapy & Medication Management

• Central line care and management
• PICC line management
• Peripheral IV insertion and maintenance
• Port access
• Blood product administration
• Heparin protocols
• Cardiac drips (non-titrated)
• Vasoactive drips (non-titrated)
• PCA management

Respiratory Care

• Chest tube management
• CPAP/BiPAP
• High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Tracheostomy care
• ABG interpretation
• Oxygen delivery systems
• Non-invasive airway management

Additional Skills

• IV insulin protocols
• Feeding tube care and management
• Renal failure management
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis care
• Surgical drain management
• Wound care and wound vacs
• Isolation precautions

Preferred Skills

• Sheath removal
• Titration of cardiac drips
• Titration of vasoactive drips

Scheduling & Expectations

• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Charge nurse assignments may be required
• 8 weekend shifts every 6-week schedule period (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combination)
• Floating may be required between units, departments, and affiliated facilities within competency
• Block scheduling not available
• Local candidates accepted
• Pending licenses not accepted
• Maximum RTO: 7 days

Facility Highlights

• 5-Time Magnet Recognition Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Major Teaching Hospital
• Tertiary Care Facility
• 456 Staffed Beds
• EPIC Charting System
• Free Parking

Join an award-winning healthcare team committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and exceptional patient outcomes.