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

Company: Soliant
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1 years RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. A registered nurse with progressive care unit (PCU) experience is needed for a night-shift role at a respected healthcare facility near Kansas City, MO. This contract position offers a fast-paced environment where high acuity skills are valued, including experience with drips, arterial lines, and advanced respiratory support such as BiPAP and Airvo. Location: The position is based at a hospital in Liberty, Missouri, roughly 20 miles from downtown Kansas City. The area boasts a mix of suburban comfort and urban convenience, with easy access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation along the Missouri River. This community-friendly setting combines the best of city access with a quieter lifestyle. Responsibilities: Provide exceptional nursing care for patients in a stepdown unit Monitor and manage complex patient conditions requiring advanced nursing interventions Utilize clinical skills including arterial line monitoring and respiratory support techniques Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes Adhere to hospital policies including floating to lesser acuity units as needed Work major holidays with scheduling accommodations Qualifications & Experience: Current RN license with required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Minimum one year of PCU nursing experience Preferred high acuity skills: arterial line, drip management, BiPAP/Airvo experience Ability to work 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. Flexibility to work every other weekend and major holidays This contract position includes orientation days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and offers bi-weekly pay. The facility is a nicotine-free environment and requires all credentials to be submitted one week before the start date. If your experience matches these criteria and you are ready to take on a challenging role in a supportive healthcare setting, submit your application today. This is a contract opportunity that provides exposure to critical care nursing in an engaging stepdown unit near Kansas City.

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