Posted 10/01/2026 · Job #524819
PCU RN- Hays, Kansas
Job Description
PCU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract in Hays, Kansas
Apply now for a 13-week PCU travel nursing assignment in Hays, Kansas, offering $2,020-$2,130 weekly, 12-hour day shifts, and supportive 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratios. Join an acute care hospital team providing progressive care, cardiac monitoring, and specialized nursing support in a Level III Trauma setting.
PCU Travel Nursing Job Details
- Position: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
- Location: Hays, Kansas
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 1, 2027
- Healthcare Setting: 149-bed acute care hospital with Level III Trauma services
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Weekend Coverage: Weekend rotation required
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4-5
- Openings: 2
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Additional Information: No on-call requirement; floating within scope may be required to support staffing needs
PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Kansas
- Minimum of 1 year of RN experience in a progressive care, step-down, telemetry, or comparable acute care setting
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias
- IV-start experience
- Experience with Meditech electronic medical records (EMR)
- Willingness to participate in weekend rotation and float within scope of practice when needed
- Must complete required pre-assignment health screening and drug screening procedures
Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to progressive care patients requiring close assessment, cardiac monitoring, and specialized clinical support
- Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in clinical status, and implement timely nursing interventions
- Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage dysrhythmias in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
- Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient response
- Initiate and maintain IV access and perform ongoing vascular access assessments
- Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support positive patient outcomes
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in Meditech
- Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, and recovery
- Float to other units within scope of practice when needed to support continuity of care
Hays is a welcoming western Kansas community known for its friendly atmosphere, regional amenities, local parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Apply now to join this progressive care travel nursing team in Hays, Kansas.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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