PCU Registered Nurse
Kansas City, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift assignment requiring a MO or compact license, with strong telemetry and cardiac monitoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the PCU within a tertiary care, Level 1 Trauma, Magnet, teaching hospital
• Adult medical-surgical and telemetry patient population, including cardiac, neuro, pulmonary, renal, wounds, and urology
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:5, occasionally flexing to 1:6
• Night shifts, 3x12 hours (18:45 - 07:15), with required weekend and holiday coverage
• Frequent floating within scope between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Utilizes Epic for charting
• Navy scrubs required
• Responsible for caring for patients with complex medical diagnoses, including general cardiac, neuro, renal, pulmonary, wounds, and urology conditions
• May be assigned as Charge RN as needed
• RTO requests are limited to one per contract, with a maximum of 7 days
• Regular floating is expected and required
• Must complete required modules prior to start and annually as directed
• No travel partner accommodations accepted

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license, plus Kansas RN license must be in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or telemetry experience, with at least one full year in specialty within the last 12 months and no employment gaps over 90 days
• Certifications required: BLS and NIHSS
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, telemetry, IV insulin protocols, central and peripheral line management, heparin protocols, blood product administration, and wound vac use
• Experience with chest tubes, non-invasive airway management, emergency response, and PCA medication protocols
• Two professional references needed: at least one from a supervisor within the past year, and the second at minimum from a charge RN
• Locals not accepted; must live more than 50 miles from facility
• Pending licenses will not be considered

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