Progressive Care Unit RN
Kansas City, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring a Missouri or compact RN license and at least two years of recent specialty experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting with a mixed medical-surgical/telemetry patient population
• Primary caseload includes post-bariatric surgery, urology, hepatobiliary, colorectal, trauma, and wound care patients
• Night shifts (3x12 hours), 18:45 to 07:15
• Eight weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule, distributed over Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
• Frequent floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Responsibilities include care of complex post-surgical and trauma patients, wound vac management, and serial debridements
• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off allowed during assignment
• Drug screen must be clear; diluted or positive results not cleared by MRO will result in six-month waiting period before re-applying
• Mandatory completion of facility modules prior to start and annually thereafter
• No travel partners accepted with this assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or specialty experience with at least 1 year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months and no gap in employment greater than 90 days
• Current BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Two professional references from the past year, one at supervisor level or above and one from a charge RN
• Pending license accepted for consideration
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts