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

Opportunity:

RN - Stepdown

Job Details:

• 2 years of recent specialty experience required with full year of in-specialty experience within past 12 months
• Travel experience required
• Patient ratio of 5:1 for days and nights
• 8 weekend shifts required in 6-week schedule period (combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
• Regular floating may be required between departments, units and facilities as needed
• Must hold both Kansas and Missouri licenses or compact license
• 3 shifts guaranteed per 13 weeks
• Maximum 7 days request time off allowed
• Required certifications: BLS, NIHSS
• Epic charting system experience required
• Care for patients aged adolescents through geriatrics with daily census of 20
• Primary patient population includes bariatric surgery, urology cases, hepatobiliary procedures, colorectal surgeries, and trauma patients
• Manage patients with epidural analgesia, PCA, ketamine drips, and lidocaine infusions
• Handle multiple surgical drains including JP drains, chest tubes, G-tubes, J-tubes, and wound vacs
• Skills required: MS/Tele, PCU/Stepdown experience, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, continuous bladder irrigation, PICC line management, feeding tube care, and wound care
• Complete 3 hours of pre-start EMR modules and infusion pump/glucometer training prior to start date
• 2 references required from past year including one supervisor level

Facility:

This healthcare facility specializes in progressive care and stepdown services, providing advanced post-surgical care for complex medical cases. The facility maintains high standards for patient care with specialized units focused on bariatric, urology, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and trauma patients. The organization utilizes Epic charting systems and offers comprehensive orientation and training programs to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City offers a vibrant metropolitan experience with excellent dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions including world-class barbecue, jazz heritage, and professional sports teams. The city provides a great work-life balance with affordable living costs and numerous recreational opportunities along with strong healthcare career advancement prospects.