
Travel Registered Nurse - PCU in Grain Valley, MO
Job Description
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.
Job Description and Requirements
• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
Registered Nurse - PCU
Job Details:
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position with Medical/Surgical and Telemetry focus
• 2 years of nursing experience required with 1 full year of specialty experience within past 12 months
• Patient ratios of 5:1 for both day and night shifts
• 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period (combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
• Regular floating required between departments, units and facilities as needed
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13-week contract
• Maximum 7 days request time off allowed
• Required certifications: BLS, NIHSS
• Must have Kansas and Missouri licenses or Compact license at submission
• Epic charting system experience required
• Care for post-operative bariatric surgery patients, complex urology cases, hepatobiliary procedures, colorectal surgeries, and trauma patients
• Manage patients with epidurals, PCAs, ketamine drips, lidocaine infusions, multiple drains, and wound vacs
• Handle continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) and long-term catheter care
• Wound care and wound vac changes for necrotizing soft tissue infections
• Care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
• Complete 3 hours of pre-start EMR modules and additional orientation modules
• Infusion pump and glucometer training must be completed prior to start date
Facility:
This healthcare facility is a comprehensive medical center specializing in complex surgical procedures and post-operative care. The facility features advanced progressive care units equipped with state-of-the-art technology to support patients recovering from bariatric, urological, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and trauma surgeries. The organization maintains high standards for patient care and utilizes Epic electronic medical records system throughout their network of facilities.
Location:
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City offers a vibrant metropolitan experience with a rich cultural scene, world-famous barbecue, and numerous entertainment districts. The city provides excellent healthcare career opportunities while maintaining a reasonable cost of living and diverse recreational activities for healthcare professionals.
Adex Job ID #3151289. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
Benefits
• Referral bonus
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Medical SurgicalTravel NursingSurgeryWound CareBariatricsUrologyTrauma Medicine
Employment Type
Travel nursingPRN
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
HospitalPCUAcute careJCAHO accredited facility
About ADEX Medical
ADEX Medical Staffing is a healthcare staffing solutions provider that offers client relations and nurse recruiting services. They specialize in helping healthcare professionals explore travel nursing careers across various locations and clinical settings, providing options for short- and long-term assignments.