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: 12/07/2026 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: Dec 7, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an RN for a renal-focused Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring at least 2 years of recent renal/tele specialty experience and both Kansas and Missouri or compact RN licensure. Details PCU unit with a renal patient population at a tertiary care hospital Patient ratio of 1:5, with rare flexing to 1:6 and travelers expected to accept extra patients Transplant patients maintained at a 2:1 ratio for the first 48 hours Night shift, 3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15 Weekend requirement of 8 shifts per 6-week schedule, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments as needed No on-call requirement Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed Contracted dialysis process in place, so unit RNs are not required to perform hemodialysis Charting completed in Epic Requirements Active RN license - Kansas and Missouri, or compact license, required in hand Current certifications in BLS and NIHSS 2 years of recent specialty experience required, including a full year within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days Experience with renal transplant, PD catheters, hemodialysis management, drains, TPN, wound care, diabetic encephalopathy, acute renal rejection, and thymoglobulin administration Skills required in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, and Rapid Response Team utilization Experience with IV insulin protocols, pre/post hemodialysis management, and renal failure care Proficiency in IV therapy and phlebotomy, including port access, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care, and peripheral IV management Experience with Heparin protocols and PCA medication management Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience required Preferred experience with CVA care, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), tracheostomy management, and thymoglobulin titration Two professional references required, one supervisor level or above and one charge RN, both from within the past year Additional Information Provide bedside nursing care within a renal-focused PCU setting at a 5-time Magnet-designated, teaching, Level I Trauma hospital with 456 staffed beds Participate in charge RN responsibilities as needed per unit Navy scrub color required Free parking available Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted, with all time-off requests finalized prior to submission First-time travelers are welcome to apply Previous permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler; returning travelers must have a 3-month break in service after 18 months of tenure No travel partners accepted American Traveler Job ID P-767050. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.