Overview
Registered Nurse - PCU (Travel) in Columbia, Missouri, United States. Start on 08/24/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $2,172 to $2,253 with 36 guaranteed hours. Shift is 3x12-hour nights. Work in a stepdown/PCU setting with floating to higher-acuity care as needed in an acute care environment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,172–$2,253 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Unit setting: Stepdown/PCU with floating to ICU as needed
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to stepdown/PCU patients, including postoperative and medical cases
- Monitor patient status, assess changes, administer medications, and titrate vasoactive infusions per protocol
- Manage IV therapy and vascular access (IVs, PICCs, central lines) and monitor lines and devices
- Document care and interventions accurately in the electronic medical record; perform routine assessments and respond to emergencies
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and other team members; contribute to care planning and patient education
- Float to higher-acuity units as needed and ensure safe handoffs, transfers, and patient safety
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Missouri or ability to obtain
- Minimum 2 years of critical care experience (ICU/stepdown) with comfort floating to higher acuity as needed
- Experience titrating vasoactive drips (e.g., neosynephrine, amiodarone, diltiazem) and supporting hemodynamic monitoring
- Proficient in IV insertion, PICC/central line management, vascular access, and arterial line care
- Cardiac skills: ability to obtain a 12-lead ECG; sheath removal and cardioversion/defibrillation are preferred
- Graduation from an approved nursing program (BSN preferred)
Benefits and Support
- 13-week travel assignment with 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Competitive weekly pay: $2,172–$2,253
- 3x12-hour night shifts
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing and onboarding processes
- On-assignment support to help manage transitions and workflows
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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