PCU RN
Kansas City, MO
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

PCU Registered Nurse

Overview

• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day, 3x12 hours, 6:45 AM–7:15 PM
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Specialty: PCU
• First-time travelers: Not accepted

Work Expectations

• Patient ratio: 1:5, with rare flex to 1:6
• Weekend requirement: 8 weekend shifts in each 6-week schedule period
• Floating: Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities
• Charge role / holidays: May be assigned charge RN duties and holiday shifts as needed
• RTO limit: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Clinical Skills Mentioned

• MS/Tele and telemetry
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• IV insulin protocols
• Blood product administration
• Central line, peripheral line, and PICC care
• Starting IVs and phlebotomy
• Heparin protocols and PCA
• Chest tubes, oxygen face masks, and non-invasive airway management
• Isolation precautions
• Wound care and wound vac

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Cardiac telemetry
• ER holding
• Rapid response team use
• Feeding tube care
• Renal failure
• CVA
• Ortho trauma and total joint replacements
• Surgical drains
• Tracheostomy management

Additional Notes

• Home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility
• Pending license is not accepted
• Free parking is available