Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lees Summit, Missouri
Saint Luke's South Hospital

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Overland Park, Kansas

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Overland Park, Kansas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Ratios: 1:5 patient ratio
• Experience Required: 1 to 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combination)
• Holiday Shifts & Charge RN Assignments: As needed
• Float Pool Position: Yes, no home unit assigned. Floating between approximately 5 Med/Surg Intermediate/PCU units and other metro campuses as needed.
• On-call: Not required
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 75 miles from facility)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks (cancelled shifts must be regular shift length)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Preferred Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Required Skills and Experience

• Work settings: Med/Surg Telemetry, Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response: Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring on unit
• Cardiovascular care: Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization, Sepsis, Wound Care, Alcohol Use Disorder, Suicidal Ideation, Renal Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Stroke, COVID-19 care

Preferred Skills

• Cardiovascular: Sheath removal
• Gastrointestinal: Feeding tube care and management
• IV therapy/Phlebotomy: Accessing ports, blood product administration, central line care/management

Special Requirements / Equipment

• Virtual Nurses
• 12 lead EKG
• AirVo
• Voalte communication system
• Omnicell medication dispensing system

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM quarterly checks
• HHS/OIG quarterly checks
• Education verification (highest nursing education)
• State-specific searches as applicable (MO, IL)
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab units

Certifications Verification

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and other unit-specific certifications must be current and verifiable
• NURSYS license verification required
• IV Certification required for LPNs/LVNs in Missouri facilities
• CPI or MAB certification if applicable

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (80% pass rate required)
• Unit-specific competency exams (e.g., Oncology if applicable)
• Color blindness testing within 12 months

Facility-Specific Documents

• HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
• Confidentiality Form (annual)
• Regulatory Compliance Education (annual, 80% passing score)
• Hepatitis B declination (annual)
• TB Questionnaire (annual)
• Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
• Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
• Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
• Orientation Modules (required for all RNs and LVNs, approx. 16 hours)
• Badge photo and Aya Healthcare badge required

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) annually, with specific procedures for failed tests
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (2-step PPD or equivalent)
• Immunity or vaccination documentation for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
• Drug testing within 1 year, must not expire during assignment
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Sept-April)

References and History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application required
• Skills checklist specific to unit required within 1 year of start

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position in a Progressive Care Unit in Overland Park, Kansas, requiring 1-2 years of experience with telemetry and cardiac care skills. The role is a float pool position with weekend and holiday shift requirements. Candidates must have current BLS and NIHSS certifications, with ACLS preferred. Extensive background checks, health documentation, and facility-specific compliance training are mandatory. Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted.