PCU RN Job in Columbia, MO

Boone Health is seeking an RN for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to work 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. This is a 91-day travel assignment beginning November 10, 2026. You will work three 12-hour shifts per week on a day schedule, with every other weekend required. Floating between units is expected.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience
• Preference given to candidates with both ICU and PCU experience

Clinical Responsibilities

You will manage patients with surgical, medical, and neurological diagnoses. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3. Key clinical skills include:

• Vasoactive drip titration (neosynephrine, amiodarone, cardizem, and others)
• IV insertion, PICC and central line management, vascular device access and care, dialysis fistula care, and A-line management
• CPAP/BiPAP management and tracheostomy care
• Epidural and PCA pump management, feeding tubes, and wound VAC care

Preferred Skills

• CVP monitoring
• 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Sheath removal and cardioversion/defibrillation

Equipment You Will Use

Bladder scanners, IV pumps, PCA pumps, sequential compression devices, BiPAPs, CPAPs, optiflows, vapotherms, and airvo devices.

Compensation and Details

Weekly pay is $2,365.20. The assignment is 36 guaranteed work weeks. You will receive the support and benefits package standard with ADEX Healthcare Staffing travel positions.