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 pediatric acute care units at the Missouri location.
• Floating limited to similar specialties within the same facility/campus; unlikely to float to Kansas but KS license preferred.
• Pediatric or Pediatric Med Surge experience considered.
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• Must be licensed to work in Missouri.
• Clean Nursys required.
• Preference for travelers with flexible schedules.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Pediatrics)
• Minimum 1 year prior travel experience required.
• Pediatric or Pediatric Med Surge experience preferred.

Certifications Required

• 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)
• State License verification (MO license required; KS license preferred)
• NURSYS verification (required for all RNs)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for RNs only (100% required on medication calculation/dosage test)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) required for RNs going to Crisis Center or Behavioral Health Techs (not required for 5 West Behavioral Health RNs)

Compliance & Background Checks

• Government issued photo ID required during hours of service.
• Background check within 3 months of start, including all counties worked/lived in past 7 years, sex offender search, statewide search for Missouri and Kansas.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 6 months.
• Missouri Highway Patrol Check required.
• Missouri EDL Search Results required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (initial and annual) attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility protocol (2-step PPD or Qgold/T-Spot).
• Annual TB Questionnaire.
• Proof of immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (3 vaccines, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start.
• Current seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (flu declinations NOT accepted).
• Respiratory Safety Clearance or Respirator Questionnaire as applicable.

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 supervisory references or performance evaluations verified within 1 year of start.
• Performance evaluation if with agency >12 months.
• Pediatric skills checklist as applicable.
• Employment application/resume required.
• Facility-specific forms including health form, TB questionnaire, medication review packet, and time-sensitive contract forms must be completed prior to or shortly after start.

Schedule & Other Notes

• Start dates available in January.
• Night shift, 3 twelve-hour shifts per week.
• Floating only within similar pediatric specialties; no floating outside acuity level.
• Must have Missouri nursing license; Kansas license preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Flexible scheduling preferred.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric travel nurses with prior travel experience seeking a float role in a pediatric acute care setting.