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

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: Yes, this is a float pool position with no home unit. Float between approximately 5 Med/Surg Intermediate/PCU units and 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 (must live at least 75 miles from facility)
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization care
• Experience managing suicidal ideation (SI)
• Experience managing atrial fibrillation (AFIB)

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Background checks including criminal, statewide, nationwide, and international (if applicable)
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include standard panels
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Competency exams required including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, and unit-specific competency exams
• Skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Work Environment & Other Notes

• Must be willing to float within scope of practice to multiple units and campuses
• No pending licenses accepted
• Virtual nursing skills and familiarity with 12 lead EKG, AirVo, Voalte, and Omnicell systems are beneficial
• Candidates must comply with facility policies including dress code, hand hygiene, and confidentiality agreements
• Orientation and mandatory training modules must be completed prior to start

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted

This position offers a dynamic float pool role in a progressive care setting with a focus on cardiovascular and neurological patient care. Ideal candidates will have strong telemetry and critical care skills, flexibility to float across units, and meet all licensure and certification requirements.