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Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Assignment in Hays, Kansas

Join an acute care Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing team in Hays, Kansas, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) providing high-quality care to patients who require close monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and advanced nursing support. This on-site Kansas travel nursing job offers day shifts, a supportive 1:4–5 patient ratio, and the opportunity to work in a Level III Trauma acute care setting. Hays provides a welcoming western Kansas community with historic character, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed quality of life.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Hays, Kansas
• Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down Nursing
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Schedule: Day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Shifts per Week: Typically 3–4 12-hour shifts, based on a 36- or 48-hour schedule
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend rotation
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 4–5 patients
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May be required within the nurse’s scope of practice to support staffing needs
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Charting System: Meditech
• Additional Details: Free parking; some holiday coverage may be expected

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Kansas
• At least 1 year of recent registered nursing experience, including IV-start experience
• Progressive care, telemetry, step-down, or comparable acute care nursing experience preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias
• Experience with Meditech or the ability to learn the electronic charting system quickly
• Ability to work day shifts, participate in weekend rotation, and float within scope of practice when needed
• Successful completion of required pre-assignment health and screening requirements
• Travel nursing experience is not required; first-time travelers are welcome to apply

Travel PCU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a progressive care and acute care environment
• Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, monitor patient status, and identify changes in condition
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and other clinical changes
• Administer medications and treatments safely, including intravenous therapies and other ordered interventions
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Meditech
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and ongoing care needs
• Support safe staffing by floating to other units within competency and scope of practice when necessary
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and compliance with professional nursing standards

Apply now for this Travel PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Hays, Kansas, and join a supportive acute care nursing team.

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.