Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Olathe, KS
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

Olathe, KS

Position Details

This role requires a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to provide top-quality care in a critical care environment. The position includes:

• Shift: 12-hour nights; 1900-0730 for three shifts per week
• Experience in various settings, including ICU, Emergency Department, and critical care
• A patient-to-nurse ratio of no more than 3:1 or 4:1

Experience Requirements

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of recent Critical Care or ICU experience
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with medical procedures such as BiPAP, chest tubes, PICC lines, and lab draws
• Comfortable working independently without a vascular access team
• Experience with calling on own consults and conducting code situations
• Experience with managing open-heart patients on Day 2 or Day 3, specifically with pacer wires

Licensure and Certifications

Candidates must have:

• Current Kansas RN or Compact RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale certification

Additional Requirements

• Will be required to float to ICU and all inpatient units, including Med/Surge, Med/Tele, Acute/Tele, and ED, if prior experience is available
• Commitment to every other weekend working schedule
• Willingness to work at least one holiday each season, based on unit needs (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s)

Orientation and Training

New hires will attend a comprehensive orientation process, including:

• Initial two days of orientation at a centralized campus
• Subsequent days of training including unit-specific orientation and virtual training on the Epic Electronic Medical Records system

Work Environment

Please note that this is a nicotine-free facility, and all employees are expected to comply with this policy. Orientation hours may be non-billable.

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits include a bi-weekly pay structure, with specific policies regarding scheduling and cancellations outlined by the facility.

Application Process

Interested candidates should prepare their credentials for submission and ensure that all relevant documentation is completed before the designated deadlines.