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Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbia, MO for RNs

Find Top RN Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbia, Missouri

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PCU travel nurse jobs in and around Columbia, Missouri. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Columbia’s PCU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
    Distance from Columbia: 84 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Overland Park, Kansas – 66204
    Distance from Columbia: 126 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,762 to $1,941
Weekly Pay*
Advent Health is a multi-regional healthcare system with 45 award-winning facilities located across nine states. A five-time winner of the Gallup Great Work Place Award and a long standing organization with a tradition of caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of every patient. Come work for a leader in total healthcare advancement!
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Columbia: 131 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,835 to $2,022
Weekly Pay*
• Number of Beds: 26 • Patient Ratios: 3:1 or 4:1 • Equipment: Philips monitors, chest tubes, art lines, wound vacs, drains, EVD’s, Nicom, BIPAP, Airvo • EMR: EPIC • Type of Patients on Unit: Neuro, trauma, alcohol withdraw, resp distress, insulin drips
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Columbia: 131 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,461 to $1,985
Weekly Pay*
• Number of Beds: 26 • Patient Ratios: 3:1 or 4:1 • Equipment: Philips monitors, chest tubes, art lines, wound vacs, pacer boxes, pacing wires, drains, EKOS, Nicom, BIPAP, Airvo • EMR: EPIC • Type of Patients on Unit: Cardiac/Thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, alcohol withdraw, resp distress, insulin drip Overview: Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Code of Conduct, Mercy Mission and Values and Mercy Service Standards. Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Stand and walk most of the time on duty. Meet unit specific physical demands. Significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequency according to patient care requirements. High risk exposure to blood and body fluids. Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally. Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care for patient post trauma, surgical interventions and medical comorbitities. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Branson, Missouri – 65616
    Distance from Columbia: 167 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,765 to $1,945
Weekly Pay*
Progressive Care Nurse will take care of patients post CVA, acute MI, in respiratory distress, in Afib RVR, and in DKA. Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4-5 as this Step Down Unit has 6 beds that take cardiac drips such as amiodarone and cardizem, insulin drips, and bipaps. The other 18 beds are for telemetry and post CVA patients requiring closer monitoring than available on Med/Surg floors. NIHSS is required. Floating to med/surg units required if census/staffing needs call for it. ICU experience also would allow floating to ICU.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Herrin, Illinois – 62948
    Distance from Columbia: 196 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,058 to $2,268
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Herrin, Illinois – 62948
    Distance from Columbia: 196 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,722 to $1,898
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Davenport, Iowa – 52803
    Distance from Columbia: 200 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Davenport, Iowa – 52803
    Distance from Columbia: 200 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order. Are you an Exceptional & Experienced Registered Nurse? Genesis Health System has rewarding opportunities for experienced nurses at several locations throughout the Quad Cities Area (QCA)!
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Columbia: 234 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,163 to $2,384
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. Key Functions: -Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. -Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. -Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. -Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. -Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. -Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. -Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. -Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. -Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. -Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. -Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. -Monitors EMU patients 24/7 for seizure activity. -Ensures good communication with patients/family by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding, bedside shift report and whiteboards. -Works with critical care team for Advanced Care patients. -Works with hospitalists for Advanced Care patients.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Columbia: 234 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,163 to $2,384
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. Key Functions: -Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. -Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. -Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. -Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. -Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. -Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. -Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. -Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. -Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. -Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. -Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. -Monitors EMU patients 24/7 for seizure activity. -Ensures good communication with patients/family by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding, bedside shift report and whiteboards. -Works with critical care team for Advanced Care patients. -Works with hospitalists for Advanced Care patients.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Columbia: 248 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 18, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Columbia: 248 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 18, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
    Distance from Columbia: 294 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Chicago, Illinois – 60631
    Distance from Columbia: 317 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,678 to $1,849
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Grand Island, Nebraska – 68803
    Distance from Columbia: 346 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 18, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Columbia: 358 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
460 bed teaching hospital. Facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Columbia: 358 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
460 bed teaching hospital. Facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Columbia: 358 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding facility is looking for the right PCU RN to join their team. 350 bed Level 1 Trauma center and Teaching hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Columbia: 358 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
460 bed teaching hospital. Facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Columbia: 358 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 11, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
460 bed teaching hospital. Facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Columbia: 358 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
460 bed teaching hospital. Facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Columbia: 358 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
460 bed teaching hospital. Facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Columbia: 358 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
460 bed teaching hospital. Facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services.
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Statistics on PCU RN Jobs in Columbia, Missouri

Here are some helpful statistics about PCU traveling nurse jobs in & near Columbia. The data is based on the last three complete months of PCU job postings in the Columbia and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Progressive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Columbia and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel PCU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Columbia, MO

What types of shifts are most common for PCU travel jobs in Columbia?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Columbia and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Progressive Care Unit nurse make on average in Columbia and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Progressive Care Unit nurse in Columbia can make an average of $2,082 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Progressive Care Unit nurse make on average in Columbia and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Progressive Care Unit nurse in Columbia can make an average of $2,048 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Progressive Care Unit staff in or near Columbia?

  • Boone Hospital Center in Columbia
  • Blessing Hospital in Quincy (84 miles from Columbia)

What is the most common contract for Progressive Care Unit travel jobs in Columbia?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Progressive Care Unit job in Columbia is 13 weeks.

Locating Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbia

In Columbia, facilities like Boone Hospital Center, all offer PCU departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like North Village (zip code 65215), North Central Columbia (zip code 65215) and Moores Switch (zip code 65215) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Columbia’s PCU job opportunities are Jefferson City (27.3 miles), Moberly (32.7 miles) and Versailles (45.2 miles). These are near to zip codes: 62301 (84 miles).

Columbia Hospitals With PCU Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have PCU nurses in Columbia. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling PCU nurse position in or nearby Columbia.

Boone Hospital Center
Shifts
6 D, 8 D, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Address
1600 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201
Nearby Neighborhoods
North Village (65215), North Central Columbia (65215), Moores Switch (65215), Douglas Park (65211), Quarry Heights (65212)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.