Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Columbia, MO
All Medical Personnel - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) — Nights (Contract)

Overview

Join a high-acuity PCU/Stepdown team at a respected healthcare facility, caring for a diverse mix of surgical, medical, and occasional neuro patients. This is a 13-week contract with night shifts and an expected 36 hours/week, offering strong hands-on experience with advanced monitoring, airway support, and vasoactive drip management in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills

• Active RN license (Missouri or compact eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years critical care experience
• Ability to float to other units as needed
• Vasoactive drip titration experience (e.g., neosynephrine, amiodarone, cardizem)
• Line/device management: IV insertion, PICC/central line care, vascular access/device care, dialysis fistula care/management, A-line management
• Airway/respiratory support: CPAP/BiPAP, trach care
• Equipment comfort: IV pumps, PCA pumps, SCDs, bladder scanners, and high-flow/respiratory devices (e.g., Optiflow/Vapotherm/Airvo)

Nice to Have Skills

• Prior ICU + PCU background
• CVP monitoring
• Cardiac skill set such as 12-lead EKG, sheath removal, cardioversion/defibrillation support

Preferred Education and Experience

• Accredited RN program completion
• 2+ years recent, hands-on experience in critical care and/or stepdown/PCU environments

Other Requirements

• Schedule: Nights, approximately 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Comfort managing: epidural/PCA pumps, feeding tubes, wound vacs
• Location: Columbia, Missouri area (on-site)

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