In range for Missouri travel rolesMissouri travel postings that state pay run $1,830/week to $2,690/week, the middle half $1,950/week to $2,360/week, across 76 postings.
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2 years of PCU/Telemetry experience and LTAC experience with a MO or compact RN license.
Details
PCU/Telemetry unit with a mixed acuity patient population including stroke, heart failure, respiratory failure, GIB, renal failure, and post-surgical patients
Patient ratio of 1:5
Day shift, 3x12 hours, 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within a 6-week schedule, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
No on-call requirement
Charge RN assignments as needed per unit
Holiday shift coverage required as needed
Uses Epic charting system
Daily census of 30 with 30 rooms on the unit
Requirements
Active RN license (Missouri or compact) required, with Kansas license also required due to floating needs
BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/Telemetry experience required, with no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year
LTAC experience required
Prior travel nursing experience required
Skilled in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management, telemetry, and use of Rapid Response Teams
Experience with IV therapy including central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care, and starting IVs
Experience managing feeding tubes, pre/post hemodialysis, and renal failure patients
Experience with heparin protocols and managing cardiac drips (no titration)
Experience with CVA and pre/post neurosurgery patients
Experience with high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway management
Experience with isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac
Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year
Social Security number and finalized RTO/scheduling requests required at time of consideration
Additional Information
Provide intermediate level nursing care to a wide variety of patients including those with stroke, heart failure, SI, ETOH withdrawal, respiratory failure, pneumonia, GIB, syncope, TIA, falls, and post-surgical needs
Preferred experience includes ER Holding, Neuro Stepdown, ortho trauma, total joint replacements, TBI, chest tube management, and CPAP/BiPAP
Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted
Returning staff must observe an 18-month tenure policy with a 3-month break in service
Permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
First-time travelers are accepted for this role
No block scheduling accommodations available
Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment
Neighborhoods+Prospective residents explore established communities such as Charleston Park, noted for its quiet streets and proximity to local shopping and parks, as well as Oak Tree Farm, recognized locally as a more budget-friendly neighborhood option. For those seeking higher-density or walkable settings, downtown Lee's Summit offers revitalized residential options near commercial districts, while mixed-use developments like Green Street integrate housing around market squares.
Prospective residents explore established communities such as Charleston Park, noted for its quiet streets and proximity to local shopping and parks, as well as Oak Tree Farm, recognized locally as a more budget-friendly neighborhood option. For those seeking higher-density or walkable settings, downtown Lee's Summit offers revitalized residential options near commercial districts, while mixed-use developments like Green Street integrate housing around market squares.
Getting around+Lee's Summit commuters rely heavily on personal vehicles, connecting to Kansas City and surrounding medical hubs via Interstate 470, U.S. Highway 50, and Missouri Route 291. Average travel times hover just under twenty-four minutes, though rush-hour congestion on major arterials can add variability for shifts in central Kansas City.
Lee's Summit commuters rely heavily on personal vehicles, connecting to Kansas City and surrounding medical hubs via Interstate 470, U.S. Highway 50, and Missouri Route 291. Average travel times hover just under twenty-four minutes, though rush-hour congestion on major arterials can add variability for shifts in central Kansas City.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by the sprawling 700-acre Legacy Park, which features a 22-acre lake, kayak and canoe rentals, sports complexes, and paved fitness tracks. Boating, fishing, and trail excursions are also centered at Longview Lake, while equestrian pursuits and scenic hikes are hosted at Sunset Trails Stables. Pet owners utilize dedicated obstacle courses and trails at Dogwood Park and Happy Tails Park.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by the sprawling 700-acre Legacy Park, which features a 22-acre lake, kayak and canoe rentals, sports complexes, and paved fitness tracks. Boating, fishing, and trail excursions are also centered at Longview Lake, while equestrian pursuits and scenic hikes are hosted at Sunset Trails Stables.
Pet owners utilize dedicated obstacle courses and trails at Dogwood Park and Happy Tails Park.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Lee's Summit
Situated twenty miles southeast of downtown Kansas City, Lee's Summit provides healthcare professionals with an appealing balance of suburban tranquility, outdoor amenities, and regional convenience. Relocating nurses will find a community defined by its natural surroundings and civic pride, from boating on Longview Lake and kayaking across Legacy Park to browsing the weekend farmers market along Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street. Residential settings range from quiet subdivisions in Charleston Park and Oak Tree Farm to modern mixed-use living around Green Street. Highway corridors like Interstate 470 and U.S. 50 allow straightforward vehicle commutes to regional clinical facilities, though hospital workers should plan for icy winter conditions and highway slowdowns during rush hours. Shift workers should note that while downtown features cozy bistros, breweries, and community gatherings like Fourth Fridays, late-night entertainment is distinctly suburban; those craving vibrant nightlife often make the drive into core Kansas City neighborhoods. For nurses seeking top-performing public schools, expansive park networks, and established neighborhood living, Lee's Summit delivers an enduring Midwestern base.
