Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Trauma
Kansas City, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PCU RN with Level 1 trauma and orthopedic experience for a high-acuity night shift assignment.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a tertiary care hospital
• Primary patient population includes high-acuity orthopedic trauma and overflow post-op surgical patients
• Patient ratios are generally 1:5, with occasional flex to 1:6
• Handles large daily patient turnover with high-volume admissions
• Responsibilities include blood product administration, mobility, total joints, ORIF, laminectomy, hand surgery, bladder suspension, and select gyn and eye surgeries
• Night shifts are 3x12 hours from 18:45 to 07:15
• Required to work at least 8 weekend shifts per 6-week period, including combinations of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Regular floating required to other PCU floors and potentially between departments and facilities
• On-call required 1-2 weekdays per week and 2 weekends per 13-week contract
• Uses EPIC electronic medical records system
• Position involves frequent admissions and discharges due to high patient turnover
• Charge RN duties and holiday shift coverage may be required
• Team includes other PCU staff, with travelers expected to float and adapt to varying unit needs
• Pre-employment modules and drug screening required prior to start
• Candidates with diluted or unapproved drug screen results may not be eligible to reapply for six months
• No travel partners permitted in this assignment
• Maximum of 7 days of time-off requests allowed per contract
• Free parking provided

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required at time of consideration; Kansas license may also be necessary for float coverage
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent specialty experience, including at least 1 year of continuous in-specialty experience within the past 12 months
• Level 1 trauma and high-acuity orthopedic care experience required
• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
• Strong IV therapy and phlebotomy skills, blood product administration, peripheral and PICC line care, wound care, wound vac, isolation precautions, and managing various orthopedic devices
• Must be familiar with special equipment including traction, braces, casts, crutches, doppler, hemovac, Alaris pump, PCA, and peripheral nerve block catheters
• Two recent professional references required: one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both within the past year
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are 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