Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,135 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri. Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty:PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline:RN Start Date:04/13/2026 Duration:13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift:12 hours, nights Employment Type:Travel RN – PCU / Stepdown (SICC Unit) | Travel/Contract RoleShift Details Night Shift:3x12 Hours (18:45 – 07:15) Guaranteed Hours:3 shifts/week (13 weeks) On-call:Not Required ‍⚕️Position OverviewUnit:SICC (26-bed unit) Patient Ratio:1:4 Patient Type: Post-operative thoracic & vascular surgery patients Facility:Level 1 Trauma | Teaching | 5x Magnet Hospital (456 beds) Charting System:Epic Scrub Color:Navy Parking:Free ✅RequirementsExperience:Minimum 2 years (First-time travelers accepted) Certifications Required:BLS ACLS NIHScheduling RequirementsWeekend Requirement:8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (F/S/S mix) Holidays:As needed Block Scheduling:Not available Floating:Yes (within scope across units/facilities) RTO:Max 7 days Local Candidates:Accepted Core Skills RequiredPCU / Stepdown / IMC experience Dysrhythmia interpretation & management Cardiac care (Pre/Post Cath, Surgery, TAVR) Pacemakers (temp & permanent) Chest tubes, tracheostomy care Central lines / PICC / IV starts Blood product administration Insulin & heparin protocols Cardiac & vasoactive drip titration Ventilation support (non-invasive) Wound care / wound vacs Feeding tubes & isolation precautions Common Drips & TreatmentsMilrinone, Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem Insulin, Lasix Antibiotic therapy (multi-drug) PCA / Epidural pain management Patient Population IncludesCABG, Valve Replacements (AVR/MVR/TVR) Aortic aneurysm repair Thoracic surgeries (VAT, thoracotomy) TAVR, Carotid Endarterectomy Vascular procedures (bypass, BKA/AKA) Complex comorbidities (CHF, ESRD, Diabetes)About Malone Healthcare - NursingWith a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings. BenefitsWeekly pay Holiday Pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Pet insurance Referral bonus Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits License and certification reimbursement Life insurance