Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse - Cardiac
Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's Hospital

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Cardiac focus
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:5; may occasionally flex to 1:6
• Facility Type: Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Level 1 Trauma, 5-time Magnet Recognized
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Cardiac nursing experience
• Experience working in a teaching hospital environment
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Work Requirements

• Weekend shifts: Minimum 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (Friday, Saturday, Sunday combination)
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to other departments, units, or facilities
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed
• Locals accepted within local radius
• Pending licenses not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed minimum hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required (e.g., driver's license)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches, sex offender registry, and international searches if applicable
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• Professional license primary source verification and NURSYS verification required
• Unit-specific competency exams including dysrhythmia/EKG competency within 12 months of start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing within 12 months of start
• Skills checklist specific to unit required within 1 year of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and remain valid throughout assignment
• Annual fit mask (N95) testing required; facial hair must allow proper fit or must be shaved
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (or Td for renewals)
  • Negative TB screening (2-step PPD or equivalent) or chest x-ray if history positive
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept-April)
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Orientation modules through online platform required for all RNs before start (approx. 16 hours)
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• On-call not required
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• References: Two professional references required; supervisors within last year preferred
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review
• Performance evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for extensions or per diem status

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac progressive care unit within a prestigious teaching hospital environment, requiring strong cardiac nursing skills and flexibility with floating and weekend shifts.