Travel PCU RN - $2,066 Per Week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Overland Park, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel




Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.







Job Title
Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit / Telemetry (Days)

Location
Overland Park, KS Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type
Contract Travel 13-Week Assignment Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

- Provide nursing care for patients with moderate physiologic instability, including those with COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, CHF, and tracheostomy needs on an 18-bed Progressive Care / Telemetry unit
- Perform and document continuous cardiac monitoring and respiratory monitoring and management every 2–4 hours
- Administer and manage oxygen therapies including nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and AirVo; conduct vital signs assessment every 4 hours
- Monitor blood glucose levels every 4 hours and perform neurological monitoring including NIHSS assessments at any required frequency
- Utilize Alaris pumps, Kangaroo pumps, Pyxis, and Meditech documentation system; document all nursing interventions at least every 3–4 hours
- Participate in self-scheduling, including 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule, and adhere to unit floating policy as applicable to travel staff


Required Qualifications

- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Kansas or compact state eligibility
- ACLS certification required
- BLS certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a PCU, Telemetry, or Step-Down setting


Preferred Experience / Skills

- Prior experience caring for cardiac and pulmonary patient populations in a step-down or intermediate care environment
- Familiarity with Meditech electronic health record documentation system
- Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and advanced oxygen therapy modalities


Why Join Us

- Work within a collaborative, team-oriented unit supported by PCTs and unit secretarial staff, with access to modern equipment and technology in every patient room
- Projected start date of August 17, 2026 provides ample time to plan your next travel assignment






Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #772488. 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: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.



The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.



Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.



Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others







Skills:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Behavioral Health, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Assessment, Congestive Heart Failure, Documentation, Health Education, Healthcare, Job Requisition Posting, MEDITECH, Market Trend Analysis, Medical Record System, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Neurology, Nursing, Patient Care, Pneumonia, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing, Tracheotomy, Travel Planning, Unit Secretary



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