Progressive Care Telemetry RN
Saint Joseph, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: 2 PCU/Telemetry
• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts
• Float: Required
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend (8 weekend shifts per contract)
• Scheduling: Self-schedule
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Experience: Minimum 1 year required
• Education: BSN preferred
• Licensure: Pending license accepted but must be active prior to start
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Unit Description

Specialized treatment for patients with serious, complex health conditions requiring long-term acute care, including:

• Respiratory failure
• Osteomyelitis
• Complex wound care
• Hyperoxygenation therapy
• Acute kidney injury
• Post-stroke treatment

Facility Highlights

• 352 certified beds
• Level II Trauma Center
• Level II Stroke Center
• Multiple clinics offering urgent, primary, specialty, and emergency care
• Only tertiary hospital between Kansas City and Omaha
• Charting system: EPIC
• Free parking

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS: AHA only (RQI acceptable)
• BLS: AHA (RQI acceptable) or ARC (must state "Basic Life Support")
• NIH Stroke Certification (NIHSS): Required annually for acute hospital RNs
• TNCC: Required for Emergency Department RNs prior to start; ICU only if assignment exceeds 1 year
• Tech Cert Verification: Primary source verification within 30 days of start
• State License Verification: Primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification: Required
• IV Certification: Required for LPNs (must be valid in Missouri)
• Pass/Fail Testing: Basic Dysrhythmia exam required; minimum 84% to pass; ICU unit has one attempt only
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Preferred for first contract; required if extending; advanced CPI for ED and Mental Health
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for acute hospital RNs and LPNs; must be dated within 1 year of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Physician statement within last 12 months (not annually required)
• TB Screening: Negative PPD, Q-Gold, or T-SPOT within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray within 6 months and annual TB questionnaire
• MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines, positive titer, or declination accepted; if no proof, first vaccine required prior to start, second vaccine can be pending
• Hepatitis B: Proof of vaccination series, titer, or declination; if no proof, first vaccine required prior to start, subsequent doses can be pending
• Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or declination; if no proof, first vaccine required prior to start, second vaccine can be pending
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season or agency-approved medical/religious exemption; deadline December 10 annually; declinations not accepted; mask required if exempt
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days of start; must include standard drug panels

Background & Verification

• Background Check: Within 30 days of start; includes national criminal, state, county searches (10 years), SSN trace, sex offender, FACIS Level 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM: Required
• HHS/OIG: Required
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years
• Skills Checklist: Required
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified with official transcript or diploma
• State Specific Search: Missouri EDL Search required within 30 days of start

Facility Specific Requirements

• Confidentiality Agreement: Must review and sign
• Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement: Must review and sign
• Arrhythmia Study Guide: Provided for pass/fail testing preparation
• Demographic Form: Must complete prior to start
• Agency Nurse Orientation Quiz: Must review orientation and score 84% or higher on quiz prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized acute care environment with complex patient needs, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications.