PCU Registered Nurse
Overland Park, KS
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Floating: This is a float pool position with no home unit. You will float between approximately 5 Med/Surg Intermediate/PCU units and may float to other metro campuses as needed.
• Weekend Requirement: 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combination)
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed
• On-call: Not required
• Block schedule accommodation: Not available
• Local candidates: Not accepted (home must be at least 75 miles away)
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience in stroke care

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Preferred Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Required Skills & Clinical Competencies

• Work Settings: Med/Surg Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown
• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response: Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring
• Cardiovascular Care: Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization, management of AFIB
• Other Clinical Skills: Sepsis management, wound care, alcohol withdrawal (ETOH), suicidal ideation (SI), renal failure, gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB), stroke care, COVID-19 patient care

Preferred Skills

• Cardiovascular: Sheath removal
• Gastrointestinal: Feeding tube care and management
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Accessing ports, blood product administration, central line care/management

Special Requirements

• Virtual nursing capabilities
• Proficiency with 12-lead EKG
• Familiarity with AirVo, Voalte communication system, and Omnicell medication dispensing system

Licensure

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Kansas

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include standard panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required: Tdap, TB screening, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (with specific unit exemptions)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Various facility-specific compliance documents and training modules must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Must complete unit-specific competency exams annually, including dysrhythmia/EKG competency
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Must complete required facility orientation and regulatory compliance education modules
• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year
• Skills checklist required within 1 year of start, including oncology skills if applicable

This position offers a dynamic float pool role in a progressive care setting with a focus on cardiovascular and neurological patient care. It is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience seeking travel assignments with diverse clinical exposure.