PCU/Stepdown Nurse (RN) | Kansas City, Missouri

Job DescriptionThe information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.Job DescriptionNursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years Stepdown RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.Deliver skilled nursing care on a PCU stepdown unit in a Kansas City, MO area healthcare setting. This contract nursing role supports patients requiring progressive care, focusing on high-acuity monitoring and interventions during 12-hour night shifts.Location Overview:Liberty, MO, offers a blend of suburban comfort with easy access to Kansas Citys urban amenities. The community is known for its friendly neighborhoods, parks, and growing healthcare facilities.Role Highlights:Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 18:4507:15Every other weekend requiredMajor holidays required with manager flexibilityNo on-call responsibilitiesOrientation Monday-Friday, daytime hours prior to startQualifications and Experience:Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN experience requiredPreferred experience with high-acuity drips, arterial line management, and BiPAP/AirVo therapyCurrent RN license with certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSSResponsibilities:Provide comprehensive nursing care to PCU patients with complex medical needsMonitor hemodynamic status, administer medications including drips, and perform necessary patient assessmentsCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomesFloat as required to lower acuity units when neededAdditional Details:Nicotine-free facility environmentBi-weekly pay scheduleContract assignment with potential shifts subject to cancellation with advance noticeThis position does not accept new graduates. Orientation dates available in early December. Candidates must submit credentials one week before start date. xijylhu If you are an experienced PCU nurse seeking a focused 12-hour night contract role in the Kansas City area, apply now to contribute your skills in a supportive stepdown setting.

Created: 2026-03-10