Pediatric Dialysis Nurse
Kansas City, Missouri
Children's Mercy Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Dialysis Nurse

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Pediatric Dialysis)
• Unit: Dialysis
• Shift: Day shift, typically three 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), Monday through Saturday
• Hours per week: Approximately 36 hours
• Start Date: ASAP

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric dialysis experience, with pediatric dialysis experience within the last year
• One year or more of total travel nursing experience
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only (HeartCode accepted; RQI not accepted)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only (HeartCode or PEARS accepted; RQI not accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only (required unless otherwise noted)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – as required (AHA 8th Edition Advanced Certification)
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification required

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) must be carried during hours of service
• Background check within 3 months of start, including county-level and statewide searches 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
• E-Verify or attestation proof required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands (initial and annual)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Immunizations or proof of immunity/vaccination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (3 vaccines, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• TB testing: Two PPDs or equivalent (Qgold/T-Spot) within required timeframes; chest x-ray if indicated
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)

Testing and Competency Requirements

• Pediatric medication calculation/dosage test during orientation (100% passing required; three attempts allowed)
• Pediatric pharmacology competency exam
• Pediatric competency exam relevant to specialty
• Color blindness testing (required for clinical staff)
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing policies

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific health forms and questionnaires prior to start
• Facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgement
• References: Two supervisory references or performance evaluations verified within 1 year of start
• Employment application and pediatric skills checklist as applicable
• Respiratory safety clearance questionnaire (RespSafety) as applicable

Schedule Notes

• Shifts may vary between three 12-hour shifts or a combination of two 12-hour shifts and two 6-hour shifts, Monday through Saturday

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric dialysis nurses with prior travel experience seeking a travel contract in Missouri.