Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,029 per week
Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: March 7, 2026
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Job Description:
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive
Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Overland Park, Kansas. Job
Description & Requirements - Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/06/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36
hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel PCU
Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Travel Nurse – Overland Park,
KS (66213) Travel Nurse opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse (RN),
Night Shift, 13-week travel assignment in Overland Park, KS — Epic
and PCU/telemetry experience required. Take your nursing career to
the next level with a rewarding 13-week travel assignment as a
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Overland Park, KS
(66213). Join a collaborative team in a 30-bed acute
med-surg/step-down unit with a strong focus on rehabilitation and
telemetry monitoring. Overland Park is a vibrant suburb of Kansas
City, known for excellent schools, beautiful parks, and a welcoming
community—ideal for travel nurses seeking professional growth and a
high quality of life. Job Details - Position: PCU Registered Nurse
(RN) – Night Shift (Travel Assignment) – Progressive Care Unit /
Step-Down Nurse - Location: Overland Park, KS 66213 (Kansas City
area, Kansas nursing jobs, travel nurse jobs) - Assignment Length:
13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026) - Shift: 12-hour nights
(19:00 – 07:30), 36 hours per week - Unit: SLS Rehab: Step-Down /
PCU (30 beds, average census 24–30) - Patient Ratio: 1:6 (all
shifts) - Weekend Requirement: Minimum 8 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
- Floating: Regular floating between departments/units/facilities
as needed - Charting / EMR: Epic (Epic experience required) —
telemetry and Epic documentation experience preferred - Scrub
Color: Navy blue - Orientation: 12 hours (plus required modules) -
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,810 – $1,900 (travel nurse weekly pay) -
Flu Vaccine: Required (medical/religious exemptions accepted) -
COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required - Local Rule: Must live at least 75
miles from facility (locals not accepted) Job Requirements -
Minimum 2 years of recent specialty experience in PCU/step-down or
acute med-surg/telemetry (telemetry nurse experience required) - At
least 1 year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months
with no employment gap greater than 90 days - Active RN license for
Kansas and Missouri or a compact RN license in hand at time of
submission - BLS certification (AHA) required - Epic EMR experience
required (Epic documentation and charting) - Required clinical
skills: acute inpatient rehab, telemetry monitoring (on-unit and
remote), blood glucose monitoring, insulin protocols, thickened
liquids, Foley catheter removal, administration of blood & blood
products, central line care (PICC lines), IV start and maintenance,
pulse oximetry, fall risk assessment/prevention, infection
prevention, isolation precautions/PPE - Two references from the
past year (one supervisor level or above, one charge RN) - Ability
to complete compliance modules and pre-employment labs as required
- Must be able to float between departments/units/facilities as
needed - No travel partners accepted - Maximum 7 days of requested
time off Responsibilities - Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care
to adult and geriatric patients in a PCU/step-down setting with a
rehabilitation focus - Monitor and interpret telemetry, escalate
changes in patient condition, and document accurately in Epic -
Administer medications, blood products, and therapies per facility
protocols - Perform and document comprehensive assessments, develop
individualized care plans, and provide patient/family education -
Start and maintain IVs, manage central lines/PICCs, and follow
blood glucose and insulin protocols - Implement fall risk
interventions, infection prevention measures, isolation
precautions, and proper PPE use - Support patient mobilization, use
lift equipment, and assist with rehabilitation techniques and
discharge planning - Float between units/departments as needed to
meet facility and patient care needs - Collaborate with
interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory
therapy, pharmacy, and case management Why Join Our Team / Location
This travel nurse position offers hands-on PCU experience in a
supportive, collaborative setting in Overland Park — a desirable
Kansas City suburb with easy access to dining, parks, and community
resources. Ideal for travel nurses seeking progressive care,
telemetry, and med-surg opportunities in the Kansas City area.
Apply now to join a supportive clinical team as a Progressive Care
Unit Registered Nurse. Submit your RN license, BLS certification,
Epic experience details, and references to start your travel nurse
application for Overland Park, KS (66213). Take the next step in
your nursing career and experience all that this thriving Kansas
City suburb has to offer! Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare,
Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 460617. Pay
package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject
to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Posted job title: PCU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR
Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and
the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to
competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted
team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust
us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner
in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the
heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn
more.
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