ICU RN
Kansas City, MO
Thrive Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

Location

Kansas City, MO

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess experience in cardiac telemetry or PCU/ICU settings and be proficient in reading and interpreting EKGs and telemetry strips.

Unit Specifics

• Number of Beds: 29
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Staffing Overview: Charge Nurse, Unit Secretary, and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
• Equipment: Alaris IV Pumps, SCD machines, Hill Rom beds, Dinamap in each room, Welch Allen Vital Machines, Wound Vac, Temporary Pacemakers, Telemetry monitors, EKG Machines, Bladder Scanners, Doppler, Imobile for communication
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Floating Policy: Contract Nurses may be floated to areas where they have demonstrated competency.
• Patient Experience Requirements: Must align with patient experience goals, ensuring respectful treatment, timely responses to call lights, and personal connections with patients.

Job Responsibilities

The RN will provide care to patients undergoing cardiac procedures and those in the post-operative phase. Responsibilities include:

• Administering and titrating IV medications, including insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone.
• Performing IV insertions, NGT placements, chest tube maintenance, temporary pacemaker management, and Foley insertions.

Qualifications

• Required Skills: Cardiac telemetry or PCU/ICU experience, proficiency in reading and interpreting EKGs and telemetry strips.
• Advanced Skills: Experience with post-cardiac procedural care, including ablations, cardiac catheterizations, post-operative care for open-heart surgery, and permanent pacemaker placements.
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.

Scheduling Requirements

Candidates must be available for full-time hours, including three weekend shifts per scheduling period.

Dress Code

Required uniform consists of navy blue scrubs. Black scrub pants may be worn with a navy blue top.

Awards and Recognition

Our unit has been recognized with the AHA “Get With the Guidelines-Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll” award.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive, family-like atmosphere with tenured and new staff.
• Opportunity for contract nurses to transition into full-time roles.
• Experience a fast-paced environment that fosters professional growth.