Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Registered Nurse – PCU travel assignment in Olathe, Kansas. Start date: 05/10/2026. 13-week assignment in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting, working 3x12 Night shifts. Weekly pay ranges from $2,015 to $2,122. This role requires active Kansas RN or Compact RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and NIHF certifications, with 2 years of recent Critical Care/ICU experience. The position includes floating to ICU and all inpatient units as needed.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,015–$2,122 per week
- Guaranteed hours: none
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 Night shifts
- Start date: 05/10/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital (PCU)
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for PCU patients, including continuous assessment and monitoring of vital signs and clinical status.
- Administer medications, including high-alert therapies, and perform associated procedures per protocol.
- Manage advanced-critical care needs (CRRT, BiPAP, labs, chest tubes, PICC lines) and coordinate related interventions.
- Draw labs, interpret results, and respond to abnormal values with appropriate escalation.
- Conduct own consultations and participate in codes when needed; collaborate with the care team to ensure timely and safe patient care.
- Care for patients across ICU and inpatient units as assigned, with appropriate documentation and patient-family education.
Requirements
- Active KS RN license or Compact RN license
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHF certifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent Critical Care/Intensive Care Unit experience
- Experience with CRRT, BiPAP, drawing labs, chest tubes, and PICC lines
- Ability to float to ICU and multiple inpatient units (Med/Surg, Med/Tele, Acute/Tele, ED) and to conduct own codes when needed
- Availability to work 3x12 night shifts, with every-other-weekend requirement
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care environment
Benefits and Support
- Bi-weekly pay period
- Structured multi-day orientation including Epic training
- Credentialing support and deadline management
- Dedicated account manager for assignment logistics
- Shift-change notifications via Smart Square (minimum 2-hour notice)
- Travel and scheduling support throughout the assignment
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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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