Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN
Kansas City, MO
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVPICU (Pediatric CICU)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Night shift, 48-hour shifts
Start Date: ASAP, ideally within 4-6 weeks

Job Description

• Position in the Cardiac/Vascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (CICU/CVPICU).
• Must have clear and documented critical care nursing experience in CICU/CVPICU.
• May float to cardiac medical-surgical floor to assist with patients.
• Pediatric CICU experience required: at least 2 years (highest required years of experience).
• Prior travel experience required: Must have at least 12 months (1 year) experience working as a travel nurse; first-time travelers will not be accepted.
• Certifications required:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Must hold a Missouri and Kansas State License or a Compact License valid in both states.

Facility Highlights

• Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level I Trauma Center and Level IV NICU.
• Pediatric specialty hospital with 390 staffed beds.
• Uses Cerner for charting.
• Free parking with permit.
• Scrub colors: Any kid-friendly color or pattern.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID).
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation.
• Residency declaration form if working on a compact license.
• Background check within 3 months of start, including county and statewide searches for Missouri and Kansas.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 6 months.
• Primary source verification of state nursing license(s).
• NURSYS verification for all RNs.
• Pediatric pharmacology and competency exams.
• Color blind testing (required for clinical staff).
• Various facility-specific forms including health forms, TB questionnaire, medication review packet, and orientation safety manual acknowledgment.
• Physical exam updated annually.
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (with specific timing requirements)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (proof of vaccination or titers)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination documentation
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (current season required; no declinations accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required for RNs.
• Pass/fail medication and EKG testing during orientation (100% required).
• References: 2 supervisory references or performance evaluations within 1 year of start.
• Performance evaluations and internal evaluations if applicable.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry photo ID during hours of service.
• Facility requires Missouri Highway Patrol check.
• Candidates must complete parking permit request prior to start.
• Pediatric skills checklist required.
• Facility allows pend of some certifications (e.g., Behavioral Health RNs can pend PALS with PEARS onsite).
• Candidates must be prepared for pediatric pharmacology and competency exams.
• Facility emphasizes compliance with all documentation and testing requirements for clearance.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric critical care nurses with prior travel experience looking for a specialized travel assignment in a highly regarded children’s hospital setting.