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

Join a rewarding PCU travel nursing job in Hays, Kansas, caring for complex patients in an acute care hospital and Level III Trauma facility. This 13-week Progressive Care Unit assignment is ideal for an adaptable Registered Nurse who brings strong cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV-start, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills to a supportive clinical team. Enjoy a welcoming High Plains community, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed pace of life while advancing your nursing career.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Registered Nurse Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Unit: 6120 MPCU
• Location: Hays, Kansas
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, through March 1, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Schedule: Four-shift schedule; assignment needs may include 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–5
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend rotation required
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Additional Details: Free parking and flexible scrub colors; some holiday coverage is expected

PCU Travel RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Kansas
• At least 1 year of recent PCU or comparable progressive care nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Demonstrated IV-start competency
• Experience interpreting and managing cardiac dysrhythmias
• Meditech electronic medical record charting experience required
• Ability to float within scope of practice to support staffing needs
• Willingness to complete required pre-assignment laboratory and screening requirements
• Time-off requests must be approved and documented before the assignment begins

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring progressive care monitoring and intervention
• Assess patients, identify changes in condition, and implement timely nursing interventions
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and appropriately interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Perform IV starts, medication administration, and other nursing procedures within scope
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the Meditech electronic medical record
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and recovery needs
• Float to other units within scope when needed to support safe patient care

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Hays, Kansas, and join a dedicated healthcare team supporting complex patients in a progressive care setting.

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.