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
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Weekday Days 11/09/2026 to 02/08/2027. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients immediately after surgery and during transfer from the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. The position requires handling complex patient conditions and utilizing advanced clinical skills to support patient recovery and safety.
Job Details
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
Education Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of experience in a related setting with a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
Experience: 2 years of clinical experience in a Progressive Care Unit or similar environment.
Location Requirements: No specific geographic restrictions listed.
Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional information: The unit is a 26-bed thoracic and vascular surgery Post-operative unit that cares for patients with multiple co-morbidities such as advanced heart failure, renal disease, and diabetes. Responsibilities include managing multiple IV drips, blood product administration, wound care, telemetry monitoring, central line and PICC line care, and complex post-surgical patient management. Floating between departments, units, and facilities may be required to meet operational needs.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must be able to complete compliance documentation and modules prior to start date, including EPIC EMR training modules.
Open to first-time travelers and flexible to accommodate block scheduling requests, with on-call not required.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
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 #1330803. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Kansas City, MO
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Congestive Heart Failureunmatched
Diabetesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Kidney Diseaseunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Thoracic Surgeryunmatched
Vascular Surgeryunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
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