PCU Travel Nurse Job in Kansas City, MO | Nights (3x12)
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
Open
Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Kansas City, MO
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$2,194
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Kansas City, Missouri, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Research Medical Center. This role pays $2,194 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Research Medical Center
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Location: Kansas City, MO 64132 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.
Research Medical Center — Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO
Research Medical Center is a tertiary community teaching hospital with trauma, transplant and cancer services at its main campus.
- Emergency care includes an American College of Surgeons-verified Level I trauma center and a Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. Read More
- Inpatient care spans internal medicine, medical and surgical ICUs, and a neuroscience ICU. Cardiac recovery includes intensive care and telemetry settings.
- Surgical services include general, orthopedic, spine and gynecologic operations, including complex abdominal wall hernia repair and minimally invasive procedures.
- Cardiac surgery includes coronary bypass, aortic procedures and valve repair or replacement, alongside transcatheter aortic valve replacement for selected patients.
- Kidney and simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation are supported by a dedicated transplant unit. The program also performs living-donor kidney transplants.
- A dedicated inpatient oncology unit and the on-site Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute support cancer care, including gastrointestinal and brain tumors and surgical oncology.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Kansas City, 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 can a travel RN expect from the clinical environment at Research Medical Center?
Research Medical Center is a tertiary community teaching hospital with Level I trauma, Comprehensive Stroke Center care, transplant, oncology, cardiac surgery, and critical-care services. Travelers may see complex referral patients while working in a teaching-hospital setting.
Which high-acuity programs stand out at Research Medical Center?
The hospital has medical, surgical, cardiac, and neuroscience critical-care settings in addition to major trauma and stroke services. ICU, neuro, trauma, and cardiac travelers may work with patients needing advanced monitoring before and after complex procedures.
What transplant and oncology experience is available at Research Medical Center?
Research performs kidney and simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation, including living-donor kidney transplants, and has a dedicated inpatient oncology unit with an on-site Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute. Transplant and oncology travelers may work with highly specialized medical and surgical 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 Kansas City
- 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 Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO runs one of the Midwest's major hospital landscapes, with systems spread across the Missouri side and travel demand spanning emergency, intensive care, and surgical roles. The free streetcar links the River Market through the Crossroads' galleries and restaurants, organizing the urban core for car-light living, while I-70 and I-35 carry everything else. Housing strategy follows the campus; matching neighborhood to assignment keeps commutes short in a metro built for driving. Barbecue debates are mandatory and delicious, jazz history lives on at 18th and Vine, and the Plaza's fountains anchor the classic evening out. Travelers who give this underrated city one fair thirteen-week contract tend to leave both surprised and thoroughly full.
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 · Kansas City, MO · $2,194 /wk