Travel PCU (Progressive Care Unit) Registered Nurse
Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Facility Type: Tertiary Care Hospital
Beds: 456
Charting System: EPIC
Magnet Status: 5-time Magnet Award Winner
Level: Level 1 Trauma Hospital
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years
• First-time travelers accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday combination)
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed
• Floating: May be required between departments, units, and facilities
• On-call: Not required
• Block schedule accommodation: Not available
• Local candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 75 miles from facility)
• Pending license accepted: Yes
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks (cancelled shifts must be regular shift length)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, if applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA or AAP, if applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), if applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring), if applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior), if applicable
• IV Certification (for LPN/LVN if applicable)
• State License Verification (Primary Source Verification required)
• NURSYS Verification (for Missouri licenses)

Required Skills and Competencies

• Medical/Surgical Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Telemetry monitoring on unit
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath and Surgery care
• IV insulin protocols
• Feeding tube care and management
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• Accessing ports, blood product administration
• Central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care/management
• Starting IVs, Heparin protocols
• Management of cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration)
• PCA, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• External CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Interpretation of ABGs
• Oxygen delivery devices (nasal cannula, face masks)
• Tracheostomy management
• Isolation precautions
• Wound care and wound vac management

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, and international if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree (no pending at start)
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab units (not required for Missouri)
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable (Missouri and Illinois)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) annually required
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap (or Td for renewals)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2-step PPD or equivalent)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Hepatitis B declination required (not mandatory vaccine)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)
• HIPAA Acknowledgement signed prior to start (annual update)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual update)
• Confidentiality form (annual update)
• Regulatory Compliance Education completed through WorkRamp prior to start (annual update)
• TB Questionnaire (annual update)
• Hand Hygiene Policy review and signature prior to start
• Fingernail Policy adherence required
• Dress Code Policy review and signature prior to start
• Healthstream modules (Epic, Glucose Meter, Infusion Pump) to be completed prior to start
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application required

Additional Notes

• Floating between units and facilities may be required
• No on-call duties
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Local candidates not accepted (must live 75+ miles away)
• Pending licenses accepted
• Must meet all background, health, and compliance requirements prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a highly regarded tertiary care hospital with a strong Magnet designation and Level 1 Trauma status, providing care in a progressive care unit with a focus on cardiac and telemetry nursing skills.