PCU Registered Nurse
Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's Hospital

Registered Nurse - PCU (Night Shift)

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

Job Overview

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Orthopedics focus
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:5; may occasionally flex to 1:6
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
• Weekend Requirement: 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combination)
• Floating: Regular floating within PCU floors and possibly other departments/units as needed
• Charge RN and holiday shifts may be assigned as needed
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Local candidates not accepted; must live at least 75 miles from facility

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications & Licenses

• Additional certifications may be required based on unit specifics (e.g., Trauma Nursing Core Course recommended)

Equipment & Technology

• Experience with traction devices, bulb syringe, braces, casts, crutches, doppler, walkers, hemovac
• Familiarity with Alaris pumps and PCA pumps
• Charting system: EPIC

Facility & Work Environment

• Tertiary care hospital with 456 staffed beds
• Recognized as a 5-time Magnet Aware hospital
• Level 1 Trauma and Teaching hospital

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask (N95) testing required annually
• Immunizations and titers required or declination forms for:

  • Tdap (or Td for renewals)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or MD statement required)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year of start (2-step PPD or equivalent)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)
• Various facility-specific compliance documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Annual regulatory compliance education and unit-specific competency exams required

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (preferably supervisors within the last year)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Employment application must be completed and uploaded
• Must be able to work within the facility’s floating and on-call requirements
• No pending licenses accepted; must have active license at start
• Return to work restrictions: no more than 7 days off before starting assignment
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Must be able to work holiday shifts and charge RN assignments as needed
• Must comply with all facility policies and complete required orientation and training modules prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with trauma and orthopedic PCU experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a strong focus on professional development and patient care excellence.