Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit in Columbia, MO

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Columbia
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Columbia, MO Agency: Ambition 24Hours Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 16 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Ambition 24Hours to find a qualified PCU RN in Columbia, Missouri, 65201! Job Title: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) Nights Location: Columbia, Missouri Department: Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Job Type: 13-week contract Schedule: Night Shift, 7:00 PM 7:30 AM | 36 hours/week guaranteed | Holiday coverage and floating required Position overview The PCU Registered Nurse Nights provides high-acuity stepdown care to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, vasoactive drips, advanced lines, and noninvasive respiratory support. This role is ideal for experienced critical care and PCU nurses who are confident managing complex patients, titrating drips, and floating to related units when needed. Key responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to PCU/stepdown patients, including cardiac, respiratory, and post-critical care populations. Titrate vasoactive and antiarrhythmic drips such as neosynephrine, amiodarone, cardizem, and other high-risk infusions per protocol. Manage and troubleshoot central lines, PICCs, arterial lines, and other vascular access devices, ensuring line integrity and infection prevention. Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret telemetry, and respond promptly to rhythm changes and clinical deterioration. Administer medications safely, including management of IV, PCA, and epidural pumps, following facility policies and critical care standards. Provide airway and respiratory support including CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow systems (Optiflow, Vapotherm, AirVo), and tracheostomy care. Float to other appropriate units (e.g., telemetry, med/surg) as needed based on census and staffing, maintaining PCU-level standards of care. Required qualifications Active, current RN license (state-appropriate) at time of submission. Minimum 2 years of recent critical care experience; PCU and/or ICU background strongly preferred. Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications. Demonstrated experience with IV insertion, advanced line management, and titration of vasoactive drips. Ability to manage high-acuity stepdown patients, work night shifts, cover holidays, and float per facility policy. EMR proficiency; experience with Meditech critical care/PCU workflows preferred. Core competencies Critical thinking and rapid clinical decision-making for patients whose conditions can change quickly. Cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation with appropriate escalation and intervention. Advanced line and airway management, including central lines, arterial lines, CPAP/BiPAP, and high-flow systems. Strong teamwork and communication skills within a multidisciplinary PCU and float environment. Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic care setting with variable patient acuity and census. Patient safety and quality-focused care with accurate documentation in Meditech EMR. Additional assignment details Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3, though ratios may vary based on census and staffing and are not guaranteed. Equipment commonly used includes BiPAP/CPAP, Optiflow, Vapotherm, AirVo, IV and PCA pumps, bladder scanners, and wound vacs. Travelers may be downstaffed approximately 36 48 hours over the 13-week contract depending on unit needs. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care. 29340819EXPTEMP

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