CVOR Registered Nurse
North Kansas City, MO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: North Kansas City, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (06:30 AM - 03:00 PM), Monday through Friday
• On Call: 11 to 12 days per month, including approximately every 3rd weekend
• Start Date: ASAP (Orientation on Tuesday)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Registered Nurse)
• License: Missouri RN or Compact License
• Charting System: Cerner experience required
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or RQI certification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or RQI certification required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for ED/ER & Pediatrics (ENPC accepted/preferred in lieu of PALS)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for ED/ER and ICU candidates; ACTN cert acceptable alternative
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Required for Labor & Delivery (valid for 2 years)
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for Med/Surg, Tele, ICU/Neuro ICU, CCU, PCU, and ER; must be updated annually
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required for all candidates starting 1/1/2026 (in-person course)
• Pass/Fail Testing: Required for Telemetry, PCU, Critical Care, and ER RNs (EKG test at orientation, must score >80%)
• Safe Medication Administration Agreement: Required for all RN candidates
• State License Verification: Primary source verification required
• NURSYS Verification: Required

Competencies & Training

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Dysrhythmia Advanced Course required for MS/Tele, Tele, ER, ICU; must score 80%+ overall and 100% on lethal arrhythmias section
• Core Training: Proof of OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission annual training required (attestation or CORE testing acceptable)
• HealthStream Modules: Facility-managed; must be completed by Friday of orientation week
• Skills Checklist: Required; MS skills accepted for Rehab placements

Background Checks & Screening

• Criminal background check covering all states/counties lived or worked in past 7 years (not required annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and OIG checks required
• MO EDL Search required prior to start with digital signature verification
• Transcript/Diploma verification required for ED nurses (high school or college diploma/transcripts)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask Test: Must pass onsite fit test; no facial hair allowed
• Flu Vaccination: Required by 11/1; medical or religious exemptions accepted with approved facility forms
• COVID Vaccination: Required prior to start; facility-specific waiver form accepted in lieu
• TB Screening: Negative 2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT within 1 year of start; can pend at start with lab proof
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer with 2 boosters for low titer
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with 1 booster for low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination accepted (Aya requirement)
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (instant tests not accepted)

Facility Policies

• Flu Shot Medical/Religious Exemption Forms: Accepted with facility-specific approval
• Artificial and Natural Nail Policy: Required for all candidates
• Dress Code Policy: Required for all candidates
• Safe Medication Administration Agreement: Must adhere to medication policy or risk contract termination

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 recent references required
• Employment Application: Candidate application or resume required
• Radiation Badge: Required only for CT Techs & X-Ray Techs (not applicable for RN)

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience, who hold a Missouri or Compact RN license, and have Cerner charting experience. Candidates must be prepared for on-call duties and meet all certification, health, and background check requirements.