Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $1,885 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri. This 13-week assignment requires 36 hours per week, with 12-hour day shifts.

Required qualifications include BLS and NIHSS certifications, a valid RN license, and typically 2 years of telemetry experience. Travel eligibility within Missouri and Kansas or a compact license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• 2 years of related RN experience including telemetry
• Valid RN license; located within feasible distance or willing to travel

Responsibilities

• Provide care for intermediate medical and post-surgical patients on a 24-bed PCU.
• Manage telemetry monitoring, medication administration and procedural tasks as required.
• Float within scope across departments; adapt to unit needs and patient care priorities.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac monitoring

Wound care

Dysrhythmia management

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse Days Shift this position involves caring for intermediate medical patients and surgical overflow in a fast-paced 24-bed unit. The RN will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, managing telemetry monitoring, medication administration, and performing specialized procedures as needed. The role requires adaptability to float within scope across different departments and units within the facility.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 10/26/2026 to 01/25/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); 2 years of related experience including telemetry; valid license; minimum 1-year experience preferred; located within 75 miles of the facility; no pending license restrictions.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in intermediate care settings, telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and management of complex medical or surgical patients; additional skills in endocrine/metabolic, genitourinary/renal, pulmonary, neurological, and orthopedics is a plus.
• Additional Information: The unit supports interdisciplinary teams including respiratory services, therapy, pharmacy, and interpreters. Procedural skills include IV insulin protocols, dysrhythmia management, wound care, and use of Rapid Response Teams. Float within scope is typically required; open to block scheduling; no on-call responsibilities; pending license accepted.
• Travel & Location Rules: No local candidates within 75 miles; travelers must be certified in Kansas and Missouri or hold a compact license. RTO (Requested Time Off) approvals are limited to a maximum of 7 days, finalized at submission.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1319743. 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 / Progressive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus