ICU Registered Nurse
Kansas City, MO
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - ICU

Job Details:

• Work in an 11-bed Intensive Care Unit with a 1:2 patient ratio on all shifts
• 2 years of recent specialty experience required with full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months
• Required to work 8 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule period (combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
• Must work holidays if they fall on scheduled days
• May float to Medical Surgical Intermediate (MSI) units or Emergency Department for inpatient holds based on greatest need
• Guaranteed 3 shifts per 13-week contract
• Maximum 7 days request time off allowed
• Must maintain both Kansas and Missouri nursing licenses or compact license
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale
• Comprehensive ICU skills required including surgical intensive care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ failure care, cardiac catheterization procedures, pulmonary artery monitoring, CVVHD/CRRT, arterial line management, central line care, ventilator management, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• CRRT experience preferred
• Travel experience required
• Uniform requirement: Navy blue scrubs for RNs
• Documentation in EPIC charting system
• 12 hours of orientation provided
• Care for adult and geriatric patients
• Locals not accepted (must live more than 75 miles from facility)

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a specialized 11-bed Intensive Care Unit providing comprehensive critical care services to adult and geriatric patients. The facility maintains high standards with dedicated interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy services. The ICU focuses on surgical intensive care with advanced monitoring capabilities and complex medical management protocols.

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City offers a vibrant metropolitan area known for its rich barbecue culture, jazz heritage, and affordable cost of living. The city provides excellent professional opportunities in healthcare while offering diverse entertainment, dining, and recreational activities in a centrally located Midwest setting.