Med Surg RN Ortho/Trauma
Kansas City, MO
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity - Kansas City, Missouri

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Unit: 6 East Ortho/Trauma
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 23
• Patient Ratios: 1:4, 1:5
• Staffing: Unit Secretary and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) available
• Equipment: Traction devices, fixators, cooling equipment
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, including 3 weekend shifts per schedule period
• Floating Policy: Contract staff float first; may float to other MedSurg units (General MedSurg, Nephrology, Neuro/Trauma)
• Patient Experience: Bedside shift report and hourly rounding required

Hospital Certifications

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center

Required Qualifications

• Licenses: Registered Nurse License (RN)
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in nursing specialty
• Advanced Skills: Orthopedic experience, telemetry, NIH stroke scale knowledge preferred

Procedures and Patient Population

• Post-operative care for knee, hip, and shoulder replacements
• Trauma patients
• Some neuro overflow patients (NIH stroke scale helpful)

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs required

Additional Notes

• Contract labor is prioritized for floating within the unit and related MedSurg areas
• The unit uses advanced equipment and technology relevant to ortho/trauma care
• Scheduling includes weekend shifts and twelve-hour shifts, offering consistent work hours
• Emphasis on patient-centered care with bedside reporting and hourly rounding