PCU RN
Kansas City, MO
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,177/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
RN - PCU
Location: Kansas City, Missouri Unit: BURN ICU/PCU (6 beds) Employment type: Travel Contract length: 13 weeks Hours per week: 36
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Missouri
- 2 years of PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience, including PCU experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
- Experience working with cardiac patients
- Cardiac rhythm proficiency
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Experience with titratable drips
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, NIHSS
Unit Details
- Adult patients only; nurse-to-patient ratios vary based on acuity
- Mixed-acuity unit caring for ICU, PCU, telemetry, and medical-surgical patients
- Patients stay on the unit from admission to discharge, regardless of level of care
- Staffing includes a charge nurse, RNs, nurse externs, and paramedics
- Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Hill-Rom beds and call light system, and GE cardiac monitoring
- Procedures performed on the unit: debridement, dressing changes, line insertion, chest tube insertion and maintenance, and post-op procedural care
- Schedule: 3 weekend shifts in a 4-week scheduling period
- Float scope: float to like units (ICU, PCU, CCU); agency staff are the first to float when needed
- Patient experience expectations: courtesy and respect are a top priority, and bedside shift report requirements must be followed
- Dress code: navy blue scrub top, navy blue or black scrub pants, and scrub jacket; no T-shirts, hoodies, or sweatshirts
Hospital and Team Highlights
- Level 1 trauma facility; trauma, stroke, and cardiac verified
- Multidisciplinary model including a burn surgeon, nurse practitioner, intensivist, rehab, dietary, pharmacy, and case management
- Dedicated burn surgeon and APP
- Critical care intensivists available 24/7
- Dedicated unit-based paramedics
- AirStrip used for cardiac rhythm monitoring
- Mobile phones used for communication with providers and staff
- Experienced core staff, a teamwork-oriented culture, and a discharge lounge
- Listed as travel nurse friendly
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Kansas City, MO
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Kansas City, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Kansas City is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 89°F, and the average low in winter is around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Kansas City, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Kansas City is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar, but a car is often necessary for getting around the city and its suburbs.
- Kansas City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a sizable population of travel nurses due to the city's numerous healthcare facilities.
- Kansas City offers a vibrant food scene with numerous BBQ restaurants, jazz clubs, and museums to explore.
- The city also has opportunities for outdoor activities and sports, making it a lively and engaging place to live.
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