Pediatric Med Surg RN
Kansas City, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Pediatric RN requiring prior Med/Surg experience, PALS and BLS certification, and dual MO/KS licensure.

Details

• 18-bed pediatric med/surg unit providing high-quality, short-stay care to a diverse pediatric population
• Two distinct sides of the unit support efficient patient flow and team collaboration
• Cares for patients with conditions such as appendectomies, tonsil and adenoidectomies, viral illnesses, ingestions requiring medical clearance, and behavioral health concerns with underlying medical needs
• Day shift schedule, either 3x12s or 4x12s, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Floating required between this facility and a sister hospital located in Overland Park, KS, approximately 12 miles from the main campus
• Smoke-free and nicotine-free campus

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• Active KS RN license required, though candidates may start with a pending KS license application for main campus assignments
• Current BLS and PALS certification from the American Heart Association required (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Behavioral/psychiatric and pediatric nursing experience preferred
• Must pass a medication/dosage competency test with 100% accuracy within the first week (up to 3 attempts allowed)

Additional Information

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care across a wide range of acute and transitional pediatric conditions
• Fast-paced, supportive unit environment with opportunities to gain broad clinical experience
• All required documents must be submitted by end of day the Tuesday prior to start
• Hospital conducts nicotine testing as part of a nicotine-free campus policy
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply