Posted 09/17/2026 · Job #518587
PCU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Olathe, Kansas
Job Description
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) Travel Job in Olathe, Kansas
Travel to Olathe, KS for a rewarding Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse job where your critical care skills, clinical judgment, and teamwork will make a real impact. This 13-week travel RN opportunity offers high-acuity PCU experience near Kansas City. Olathe, KS 66061 is a welcoming community with easy access to local amenities, outdoor recreation, and the conveniences of the greater Kansas City area.
Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Job
- Location: Olathe, Kansas
- Start Date: 10/11/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Floating: Expected to float to ICU and inpatient units as needed
- EMR: Epic
Job Requirements
- Active Kansas RN license or compact RN license
- Minimum of 2 years of recent Critical Care, ICU, or Emergency Department experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH certification required
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently in a high-acuity hospital setting
- Experience with BiPAP, chest tubes, PICC lines, and obtaining your own labs
- Comfortable with codes, consults, and working without a vascular access team
- Experience with open-heart day 2 or day 3 patients and pacer wires preferred
- Ability to adapt quickly and provide care across multiple inpatient units
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to Progressive Care Unit patients with complex medical needs
- Monitor patient status closely and respond appropriately to changes in condition
- Manage advanced therapies and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Support patients requiring BiPAP, chest tube management, PICC line care, and lab collection
- Participate in emergency response situations, including codes and urgent consults
- Float to ICU and other inpatient units such as med/surg, med/tele, acute/tele, and ED when needed
- Deliver high-quality patient care while maintaining excellent communication and teamwork
Why Consider This Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Gain valuable PCU and critical care experience in a fast-paced Kansas hospital
- Work in a supportive environment with exposure to ICU and multiple inpatient settings
- Enjoy a travel RN contract in Olathe, KS, with access to the Kansas City area
Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel job in Olathe, Kansas, and join a team where your clinical expertise is valued.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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