Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Hays, KS
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Hays, Kansas
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level 3 Trauma
Staffed Beds: 149
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend rotation required
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, floating within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Scheduling: No block scheduling greater than 3 or 4 shifts
• Locals Accepted: Within 60-mile radius
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week (8 or 10 hour shifts)
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed; OR/L&D/Cath Lab scrubs provided
• Charting System: Meditech experience required

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience (IV Start required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-timers Accepted: Yes

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for PCU RNs
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required for all units
• Additional Preferred/Required Certifications (depending on unit):

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – as required
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as required
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – check unit description
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – for Labor & Delivery RNs
  • STABLE – for NICU RNs
  • NIH Stroke Certification – required for ICU, PCU, Med Surg, Ortho/BJ&S, Rehab

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
  • Education verification of highest degree earned

• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within last 12 months
  • Current Tdap vaccine (within last 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (Quantiferon Gold preferred) within 1 year, updated annually
  • Required vaccinations or documented immunity for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps
  • Negative 13-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required annually

• Licensure:

  • Primary source verification of state license required
  • NURSYS verification required for all RNs

• Orientation & Competency:

  • Pass/fail testing on EKG/Medication and nursing competencies during orientation
  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training required for some specialties (check unit)
  • Orientation includes facility-specific safety manual acknowledgement and HIPAA compliance

Additional Notes

• Orientation is held on-site; business casual attire recommended (scrubs allowed if required for position)
• Free parking available
• Lactation resources available upon request
• Facility follows a 60-mile radius rule for locals

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of PCU or related experience, who hold current ACLS and BLS certifications, and are comfortable working weekend rotations and floating within their scope. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.