Progressive Care Unit 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 position that requires a MO or compact license and strong telemetry skills.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes cardiac, neuro stepdown, ER holding, and post-surgical cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• Weekend requirement of 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (combination of Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Floating may be required to all medical-surgical and inpatient holding units, including covering multiple departments
• No block scheduling available
• No on-call requirement
• May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities and holiday shifts as needed
• RTO (time off) maximum is 7 days per contract
• Pre-employment drug screening is required; diluted or positive results may lead to assignment cancellation and a 6-month wait before reapplying
• Orientation modules averaging 5-8 hours must be completed prior to start and annually thereafter
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No travel partners accepted for this assignment

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent specialty experience in PCU/stepdown setting required, including at least 1 full year within the past 12 months
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Proficiency with telemetry and cardiac monitoring, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience required in the following: MS/Tele, Cardiac Telemetry, ER Holding, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, post-cardiac and neuro care, IV therapy, blood product administration, central line and PICC management, wound care, and respiratory interventions
• Must be comfortable with rapid response and non-invasive airway management
• Two professional references from the past year, including one supervisor and one charge RN, required for consideration
• Pending licenses not accepted
• Home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates 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