Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Columbia, MO
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,200/weekOverview
- Start Date09/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$954/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Qualifications
- Resume
- Progressive Care Nurse (2 years)
- At least 2 references
Description
Job Title - PCU RN
Location - Columbia MO
Shift - 3x12 hrs nights
Guaranteed Hours: 36
Preference will be given to candidates with both ICU and PCU experience. A minimum of 2 years critical care experience is required.
Top Diagnosis/Procedures: surgical of all types, medicals of all types, neuro patients at times.
Common Equipment: bladder scanners, IV pumps, PCA pumps, SCD's, bipaps, cpaps, optiflows, vapotherms, airvos.
Vasoactive Drip Titration Required - neosynephrine, amiodarone, cardizem, among a few others
Nurse Patient Ratio: 1:03
Line Management Skills:
- Required: IV Insertion, PICC/Central Line Management, Vascular Device Access/Care, Dialysis Fistula Care/Management, A-Line Management
- Preferred: CVP
Airway: Required: CPAP/BiPAP, Trach Care
Ortho/MS/Onc: Required: Epidural/PCA pumps, Feeding Tubes, Wound Vac
Employer
Slate Healthcare
15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
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Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
About Columbia, MO
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Columbia, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Columbia, MO is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Columbia experiences hot summers with average highs of 87°F and lows of 68°F, and cold winters with average highs of 38°F and lows of 20°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Columbia, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's student population and frequent short-term visitors.
- Columbia is car-friendly with well-maintained roads, and public transportation options include buses operated by the city's transit system.
- Columbia has a diverse population with a mix of students, families, and professionals.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to seasonal changes.
- Columbia has a large population of travel nurses due to its medical facilities and university.
- Columbia offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the city's parks, trails, and nearby conservation areas.
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