Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview

Registered Nurse – PCU travel assignment in Olathe, Kansas. Start date 08/16/2026 for a 13-week contract in a short-term acute care setting. Weekly pay range: $2,057–$2,085 per week. Guaranteed hours: none. Shift with 3x12 nights. This inpatient unit requires strong critical thinking and the ability to float to ICU and other inpatient units as needed.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,057–$2,085 per week
• Guaranteed hours: None
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 nights
• Start date: 08/16/2026
• Setting: Short-term acute care hospital; travel nursing assignment
• Floating: May float to ICU and all inpatient units per unit needs
  
  

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct bedside nursing care for PCU patients, including ongoing assessment, monitoring, and care planning
• Manage cardiac and respiratory interventions (BiPAP, chest tubes, PICC lines); perform labs and routine procedures within scope
• Administer medications, assist with invasive procedures, and participate in emergency responses and codes as needed
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the care team; ensure accurate documentation in the EMR (EPIC)
• Assist with open-heart postoperative care (Day 2/Day 3 as applicable) and maintain safe patient ratios (3:1 to 4:1 tops) while floating to ICU and other units
  
  

Requirements

• Active KS RN license or Compact RN license
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHF certifications
• Minimum 2 years of recent Critical Care/ICU or Emergency Department experience
• Experience with BiPAP, chest tubes, PICC lines, and drawing labs
• Open-heart Day 2 or Day 3 experience with pacer wires
• Ability to float to ICU and all inpatient units; able to work 3x12 night shifts and adapt to a fast-paced environment
  
  

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated account manager and 24/7 recruiter support
• Bi-weekly pay with direct deposit
• Comprehensive orientation and EPIC training included
• Credentialing support (CBC, DS, and required lab work) completed within 72 hours of offer acceptance
• Opportunity for contract extensions and additional travel openings
• Assignment-specific support throughout the duration of the assignment
• Nicotine-free facility policy and standard compliance requirements
  
  

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
  
  

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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• Ongoing support throughout your contract
  
  

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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