PICU Registered Nurse
Kansas City, MO
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PICU

Job Details:

• Work day shifts with 36 hours per week guaranteed
• 13-week assignment with 2:1 patient ratios on days, nights, and weekends
• Must have minimum 1 year of Pediatric ICU experience
• Must have at least 12 months/1 year experience working as a traveler - first time travelers will not be accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (only AHA certifications accepted, RQI not accepted)
• Must hold both Missouri (or compact) and Kansas state nursing licenses
• Weekend coverage required
• Floating required between main facility and sister hospital in Overland Park, KS (approximately 12 miles apart)
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any kid-friendly color or pattern
• Pass/fail medication/dosage test given first week requiring 100% to pass with 3 attempts allowed
• Provide advanced illness management for critically ill pediatric patients
• Care for patients with conditions including respiratory failure, brain injury, congenital heart disease, septic shock, and post-operative recovery
• Utilize advanced monitoring and life support technologies including HFOV ventilation, ECMO, ICP monitoring, and bedside dialysis
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and provide family-centered care

Facility:

This renowned children's hospital has been named one of the best children's hospitals in America and operates as a Magnet-designated, teaching facility with Level I Trauma Center and Level IV NICU capabilities. The 390-bed facility provides comprehensive pediatric care with 24-hour coverage by board-certified pediatric critical care specialists and offers advanced monitoring technologies and life support systems. The hospital features in-house consultation for over 30 medical and 8 surgical pediatric subspecialties, along with clinical research opportunities and 24-hour emergency pediatric transport services.

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City offers a vibrant metropolitan experience with a rich cultural scene, excellent dining, and numerous entertainment options. The city provides an affordable cost of living while maintaining big-city amenities, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking career growth in a dynamic urban environment.