Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,365 per week

Company: ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
Location: Columbia
Posted on: March 14, 2026

Job Description:

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbia, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/06/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel RN Position Job Notes: Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2 years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available. Opportunity: RN - PCU Stepdown Job Details: • Work in stepdown unit with floating required to other units as needed • Nurse to patient ratio of 1:3 (not guaranteed) • Care for surgical patients of all types, medical patients of all types, and neurological patients • Manage vasoactive drip titration including neosynephrine, amiodarone, and cardizem • Operate various equipment including bladder scanners, IV pumps, PCA pumps, SCDs, BiPAPs, CPAPs, optiflows, vapotherms, and airvos • Required line management skills: IV insertion, PICC/Central line management, vascular device access/care, dialysis fistula care/management, and A-line management • Required airway skills: CPAP/BiPAP management and trach care • Required orthopedic/medical/oncology skills: epidural/PCA pump management, feeding tube care, and wound vac operation • Preferred cardiac skills: obtain 12 lead EKG, sheath removal, and cardioversion/defibrillation • Preferred line management skills: CVP monitoring • Quick start position available • Facility may downstaff travelers with 36-48 hours notice during 13-week contract based on weekly schedule Facility: This healthcare organization operates a comprehensive stepdown unit providing intermediate care for patients requiring close monitoring between intensive care and general medical floors. The facility specializes in caring for diverse patient populations including surgical, medical, and neurological cases, utilizing advanced monitoring equipment and requiring nurses with specialized skills in line management, cardiac care, and airway management. The organization maintains flexibility in staffing to ensure optimal patient care delivery. Location: Columbia, MO Columbia offers a vibrant college town atmosphere as home to the University of Missouri, providing excellent cultural amenities, dining, and entertainment options. The city combines small-town charm with big-city conveniences, featuring beautiful parks, recreational activities, and a strong healthcare community that supports professional growth and development. Adex Job ID 294714. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009. Benefits - Referral bonus

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