PCU Travel Nurse Job in Independence, MO | Nights (3x12)
Centerpoint Medical Center
Independence, MO
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Independence, MO
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$2,199
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/14
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Independence, Missouri, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Centerpoint Medical Center. This role pays $2,199 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Centerpoint Medical Center
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Location: Independence, MO 64057 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Meditech
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel PCU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Missouri and national regulatory bodies.
Centerpoint Medical Center — Independence, MO
Independence, MO
Centerpoint Medical Center is an HCA Midwest Health hospital in Independence, combining trauma and stroke care with medical, surgical and maternal-newborn services.
- The hospital has a Level II trauma center and a 24/7 emergency department, with Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center certification and neurosurgical services for brain and spine conditions. Read More
- Inpatient settings include medical-surgical oncology, orthopedic surgical and medical telemetry units, as well as cardiac care, progressive care and an ICU.
- Cardiac services include coronary angioplasty and stenting, atherectomy and an electrophysiology lab for catheter ablation and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms.
- Surgical services span general and gastrointestinal procedures, joint and spine surgery, bariatric operations and robot-assisted gynecologic surgery. Spine procedures include disc replacement and spinal fusion.
- Labor and delivery services include dedicated surgical suites and a maternal-fetal medicine clinic. An on-site Level III NICU supports premature and seriously ill newborns.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Independence, MO
What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
What kind of high-acuity care can a travel RN see at Centerpoint Medical Center?
Centerpoint combines Level II trauma, stroke, cardiac, surgical, ICU, and maternal-newborn services. Travelers may work with serious injuries, neurological emergencies, cardiac patients, or complex postoperative care depending on unit.
Which inpatient units give travelers the most variety at Centerpoint?
The hospital includes medical-surgical oncology, orthopedic surgical, medical telemetry, cardiac, progressive-care, and ICU settings. That range supports assignments from general med/surg through higher-acuity monitored and critical care.
What maternity and neonatal services are available at Centerpoint?
Labor and delivery includes dedicated surgical suites and maternal-fetal medicine support, with an on-site Level III NICU for premature and seriously ill newborns. L&D and NICU travelers may work with both routine and high-risk maternal-newborn populations.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this PCU job in Independence
- Review Missouri nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View Missouri salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Independence, MO
Harry Truman's hometown wears its history openly; Independence, MO keeps his library, his walking routes, and the frontier-trails story that started three great westward migrations from its courthouse square. The town's hospital market here serves the Kansas City metro's eastern flank, with travel demand running through emergency and cardiac units. Housing costs sit comfortably below the metro's favored districts. Downtown Kansas City runs about twenty minutes west for everything a contract's weekends require. The Truman Library, freshly renovated, deserves an unhurried visit early in an assignment. The National Frontier Trails Museum tells the wagon-train story where it actually began, and the old courthouse square keeps a working small-town rhythm alive inside the larger metro.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PCU · Independence, MO · $2,199 /wk