Pediatric Acute Care Float Pool RN
Kansas City, Missouri
Children's Mercy Hospital

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Acute Care Float Pool

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

Job Overview

• Float position within the Missouri facility, expected to float to other similar pediatric units on-site within the same campus.
• Minimal chance of floating to Kansas; therefore, a Kansas nursing license is preferred but not mandatory if willing to obtain.
• Floating limited to similar specialties/acuity levels.
• Pediatric Acute Care experience or Pediatric Med Surge experience considered.
• Day shift, 3x12 hour shifts.
• Local candidates are acceptable at the same rate.
• Must be licensed to work in Missouri.
• Clean Nursys verification required.
• Flexible schedules preferred.
• Prior travel experience is required.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only; RQI not accepted)
• BLS (AHA only; HeartCode accepted; RQI not accepted)
• PALS (AHA only; HeartCode accepted; required for all RNs except Case Managers)
• NRP (AHA 8th Edition Advanced Certification, as required)
• TNCC (required for ER/Peds ER)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (RNs only)
• State License Verification (Primary Source Verification)
• NURSYS Verification (required for all RNs)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with 100% passing score (RNs only)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) required for Behavioral Health Techs and RNs going to Crisis Center (not required for 5 West Behavioral Health RNs)

Required Documents & Checks

• Government issued photo ID (carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• Background Check within 3 months of start, including:

  • Every county worked or lived in for past 7 years
  • Sex Offender search
  • Johnson County, KS and Wyandotte County, KS checks
  • Statewide search for Missouri and Kansas
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start, updated every 6 months
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start, updated every 6 months
• Missouri Highway Patrol Check (MO only)
• Missouri EDL Search Results (for compliance)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam (initial and annual)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (2-step PPD or equivalent)
• Annual TB Questionnaire
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (3 vaccines, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance or Respirator Questionnaire (as applicable)

Competencies & Testing

• Pediatric pharmacology competency exam (not required for Case Managers)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all clinical candidates)
• Pediatric competency exam (required)
• Medication calculation/dosage test during orientation (100% passing required; three attempts allowed)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Pediatrics or Pediatric Med Surge)
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but pediatric experience required.
• Prior Travel Experience: Required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have a clean Nursys record.
• Flexible scheduling is preferred.
• References: Two supervisory references or performance evaluations within 1 year of start required.
• Performance evaluations and internal evaluations required if applicable based on tenure.
• Pediatric skills checklist required when applicable.
• Facility-specific forms and health forms must be completed promptly.
• Candidates must complete a parking permit request prior to start.

Shift Details

• Day shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12s)

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric RNs with prior travel experience who are flexible and licensed (or willing to obtain licensure) in Missouri (and preferably Kansas).