Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's Hospital

PCU Registered Nurse

Overview

• Travel/contract role in Kansas City, Missouri
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
• 36 hours per week
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• First-time travelers accepted

Clinical Setting

• PCU with telemetry and cardiac telemetry
• Typical patient ratio: 1:4; may flex to 1:6 on rare occasions
• Floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• NIHSS
• BLS
• 2 professional references

Key Skills and Experience

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Telemetry monitoring
• Ventilator care
• Tracheostomy management
• High-flow nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, and non-invasive airway management
• Central line, PICC, port, and peripheral IV care
• Blood product administration
• Heparin protocols and cardiac drips
• Feeding tube care
• Pre/post hemodialysis management
• CVA and traumatic brain injury care
• Isolation precautions

Schedule and Assignment Details

• 8 weekend shifts in each 6-week schedule period
• No on-call
• No block scheduling
• Guaranteed hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• RTO limit: no more than 7 days

Candidate Requirements

• Local candidates are not accepted; home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility
• Pending license not accepted

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital
• Level 1 trauma center
• Magnet-recognized
• 456 staffed beds

Additional Notes

• Epic charting
• Free parking