PCU Travel Nurse Job in Kansas City, MO | Nights (4x12)
Saint Lukes Hospital Plaza
Kansas City, MO
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Kansas City, MO
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$2,867
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
4×12 hrs
Start Date
01/04
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 Saint Lukes Hospital Plaza. This role pays $2,867 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 4x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Saint Lukes Hospital Plaza
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Location: Kansas City, MO 64111 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (4x12)
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.
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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.
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 · $2,867 /wk