Job Title Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Nights Location Independence, MO | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 48 Hours Guaranteed Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Progressive Care Unit with patient ratios of 1:3–1:4 (AM) and 1:4–1:5 (PM) • Manage vasoactive drips and perform advanced patient assessments using critical thinking skills • Operate and monitor specialized equipment including BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo Feeding Pumps • Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system • Conduct bedside shift reports, hourly rounding, and participate in daily leadership rounds • Float to the Telemetry Unit as needed per unit floating policy Required Qualifications • Active RN licensure • Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS • Minimum 1 year of PCU, stepdown, or IMC nursing experience • Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills • Experience with management of vasoactive drips • Familiarity with central line or PICC line care and chest tube management Preferred Experience / Skills • Prior experience with Meditech documentation system • Experience in a Level 2 Trauma Center or accredited Stroke/STEMI facility • Background working with bariatric patient populations • Positive, team-oriented attitude with strong interpersonal communication skills Why Join Us • Join a nationally recognized unit at a facility holding accreditations in Stroke, STEMI, Bariatric Care, and Level 2 Trauma — offering a clinically rich travel experience • 48 hours per week guaranteed with a projected start date of December 14, 2026