Travel PCU RN - $2,050 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Independence, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit

Position Overview

This position offers guaranteed hours within a dedicated team environment, focusing on patient care in a Progressive Care Unit.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 36
• Patient Ratios: 1:3 (AM), 1:4 (AM or PM), 1:5 (PM)
• Staffing Description: Primarily RN-based care with unit secretaries scheduled 7 am - 7 pm.
• Type of Equipment: BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo Feeding Pumps.
• Documentation System: Meditech.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time Staff: 36 hours/week with a rotating schedule, including every third weekend.
• Part-Time Staff: 48 hours/week with a similar weekend rotation.
• PRN Staff:
  • PRN 1: 3 shifts in a 4-week period with 1 weekend shift requirement.
  • PRN 2: 6 shifts in a 4-week period with 3 weekend shift requirements.
• Holidays: Rotating holiday schedule.

Floating Policy

PRN staff may float once per week, while full-time and part-time staff float based on a rotation by date. Bonus shifts will float first.

Patient Experience Standards

• Bedside shift report.
• Hourly rounding.
• Daily leadership rounds.

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS

Qualifications

• Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Experience managing vasoactive drips.

Typical Procedures

• Central Line or PICC line placement.
• Chest tube placements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and a desire to collaborate as part of a cohesive team.

Dress Code

Uniform consists of charcoal gray scrub tops and black or charcoal gray scrub bottoms, with the option of unit-specific jackets.

Awards and Recognition

Recognized as the Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention in 2018.

Thrive Staffing Job ID # . 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: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.