What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job position at Healthforce?
Registered Nurse, PCU – Travel assignment in Columbia, MO. Start August 10, 2026 for a 13-week assignment. Guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 3x12 nights. Weekly pay: $1,998 per week to $2,133 per week. Work in an inpatient care setting focusing on step-down/PCU with floating to other units as needed.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,998 per week to $2,133 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 nights
- Start date: August 10, 2026
- Care setting: inpatient care with step-down/PCU and floating
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to step-down/PCU patients, with float to other units as needed
- Monitor patient status and vitals; administer prescribed medications, including vasoactive drips; titrate as required
- Manage lines and vascular access (IVs, PICC/Central lines, A-lines) and related devices; dialysis fistula care
- Cardiac and airway care: obtain 12-lead ECG; sheath removal; cardioversion/defibrillation readiness; CPAP/BiPAP; Trach care
- Specialized therapies: Epidural/PCA pumps, feeding tubes, wound VAC; ensure patient safety and accurate documentation
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of critical care experience
- ICU and PCU experience with ability to float to related units
- Proficiency in IV insertion, PICC/Central line management, vascular device access/care, and A-line management
- Cardiac skills: obtain 12-lead ECG, sheath removal, cardioversion/defibrillation
- Airway management capabilities: CPAP/BiPAP, Trach care
- Ability to work in a high-acuity inpatient setting with floating as needed
Benefits and Support
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- 13-week assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Extension opportunities
- Fast credentialing
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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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- 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.
What Makes Healthforce Different
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
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
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- Flexible assignment locations
- 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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Salary : $1,998 - $2,133