Travel PCU Orthopedic Trauma RN - $2,195 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/27/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 27, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU (Progressive Care Unit) position specializing in high-acuity orthopedic and trauma patients at a Level 1 Trauma, Magnet-recognized teaching hospital. Details Work setting is a PCU at a 456-bed tertiary care, Level 1 Trauma, Magnet-recognized (5-time award winner) teaching hospital Orthopedic-focused PCU with high-acuity patients including post-op orthopedic trauma, total joints, ORIF, laminectomy, hand surgery, bladder suspension, and overflow GYN and eye surgeries High patient turnover with large daily volume of admissions Patient ratio is 1:5, with rare flex to 1:6 Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15) 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period (any combination of Friday, Saturday, Sunday) On-call required: 1–2 weekdays per week and 2 weekends per 13-week contract Floating may be required between departments, units, and other PCU floors as needed Charting system: Epic Special equipment includes traction, bulb syringe, braces, casts, crutches, doppler, walker, hemovac, PICC line, midline, Alaris pump, and PCA Parking is free Requirements Active RN license in both Missouri (or compact) and Kansas required and must be in hand prior to consideration, as floating between facilities may require both state licenses Current BLS and ACLS certifications required Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown specialty experience required, including at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days Level 1 trauma and academic teaching hospital experience required High-acuity orthopedic patient care experience required Proficiency with blood product administration, peripheral line care and management, PICC line management, and IV starts Experience with PCA medication management Skills required include ortho trauma care, peripheral nerve block catheters, total joint replacement care, surgical drain management (plastics), wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions 2 professional references required: at least one must be supervisor level or above; the second may be a charge RN; all references must be from the past year Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible Additional Information Provide post-operative and progressive care nursing to a high-volume orthopedic and surgical patient population Charge RN assignments may be required as needed per unit Holiday shift coverage is required RTO is limited to a maximum of 7 days for the contract duration; RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of consideration Pre-employment online modules are required and must be completed prior to start (approximately 10–15 hours total) Travel partners are not accepted for this position First-time travelers are welcome to apply Local candidates (within 75 miles of the facility) are not accepted for this position American Traveler Job ID P-688421. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.