Progressive Care Unit RN
Kansas City, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), 24-bed Intermediate Unit
• Patient Types: Intermediate medical patients and surgery overflow (e.g., TURPS, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, eye surgery, oral surgery, diabetic teaching, wound care)
• Fast-paced environment supporting throughput from Emergency Department and Operating Room
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:5; may flex to 1:6 occasionally
• Floating between departments, units, and facilities may be required
• Weekend shifts required: 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combination)
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Locals accepted within the area
• No block scheduling accommodation
• No on-call requirement

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • NIHSS
  • NRP
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association
• Clinical skills:

  • Cardiac monitoring and telemetry-on the unit monitoring
  • Emergency response including management of dysrhythmias
  • IV insulin protocols
  • Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) management
  • IV therapy including PICC line management
  • Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)
  • Neurological care including stroke (CVA) experience

Work Setting

• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Cardiac Telemetry
• ER Holding
• Neuro Stepdown
• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown

Licensure & Compliance

• Registered Nurse license required for Missouri
• Government-issued ID required
• Background checks including criminal, statewide, and federal searches required and must be current
• Education verification required
• Drug testing required within 1 year of start and must remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required
• Fit mask (N95) testing required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Competency exams required including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific orientation and compliance education modules annually
• Must adhere to facility policies including dress code, hand hygiene, fingernail policy, and confidentiality
• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year
• Employment application required

Schedule & Hours

• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• No more than 7 days off between shifts (RTO restrictions)

Notes

• Regular floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs
• No pending license accepted
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this assignment

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs comfortable in a fast-paced PCU environment with strong cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills.