Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility
Kansas City, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Friday to Sunday
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Average Daily Census: 56
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years (highest requirement)
• First-Time Travelers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-Call Requirement: None
• Floating: Yes, within service line
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (home address must be at least 75 miles from facility)
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Guaranteed Hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks (cancelled shifts must be regular shift length)
• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility / Long Term Care (SNF/LTC)
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CPI/MAB, NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable by unit)
• State License Verification (Missouri license must be verifiable on NURSYS)
• IV Certification (for LPN/LVN if applicable)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (refer to unit-specific requirements)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Assessment of blood pressure and peripheral pulse
• Blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration
• Diabetes Mellitus Type II management
• Recognizing hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia
• Bowel sounds assessment, colostomy care, incontinence management
• Urinary Tract Infection care
• Central Line Care (PICC)
• Eye drop administration
• IM, SQ, IV, oral, rectal medication administration
• Narcotic count and medication labeling
• Use of inhaled medications/nebulizer treatment
• Administration of analgesics, antiarrhythmics, antibiotics, anticoagulants, antihyperglycemics, antihypertensives, antivirals, and non-narcotic pain medications
• Dressing changes, wound care and treatments, pressure ulcer prevention and staging
• Pulse and CMS checks, skin and wound assessment
• Accurate patient identification, admission and discharge procedures
• Advanced directives, emergency procedures/protocols
• Fall prevention and documentation
• Infection control, isolation/PPE use
• Pain assessment and management
• Lung sounds auscultation and oxygen administration via nasal cannula or face mask
• Pulse oximetry

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required (e.g., Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, and international if applicable)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree (cannot pend at start)
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab units
• State-specific background checks (Missouri and Illinois) as applicable
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2-step PPD or equivalent)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer, vaccines, or declination)
  • Hepatitis B declination required (not mandatory to vaccinate)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept-April)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility orientation modules via WorkRamp (approx. 16 hours) for RNs and LVNs
• Annual HIPAA acknowledgement, latex allergy questionnaire, confidentiality form, regulatory compliance education, TB questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Additional forms such as vehicle registration (if applicable) and worker registration forms for Missouri

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required (supervisors within last year preferred)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Employment application must be uploaded for facility review
• Performance evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for extensions or per diem

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings who are comfortable with weekend shifts and comprehensive patient care responsibilities in a SNF environment. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.