Progressive Care Telemetry RN
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Saint Luke's East - Lee's Summit

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU/MI) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lees Summit, Missouri
Facility Type: Community Hospital
Unit: Progressive Care Unit / Medical Intermediate (PCU/MI)
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Floating: Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities as needed.
• Weekend Requirement: 8 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule period (combination of Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
• Holiday Shifts & Charge RN Assignments: As needed per unit.
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated.
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (home address must be at least 75 miles from facility).
• On-call: Not required.
• Pending License: Not accepted.
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days.
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification

Facility & Work Environment

• Total Staffed Beds: 240 beds, including a 16-bed ICU.
• Charting System: EPIC electronic health record.
• Uniform Color: Navy scrub color.
• Parking: Free.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months (including statewide and nationwide searches).
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks.
  • Education verification of highest nursing degree.
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start.
  • Fit mask testing (N95) annually required.
  • Immunizations and titers: Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella with appropriate documentation or declinations.
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
  • Drug testing within 1 year, including a full panel of substances.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• Competency Exams:

  • Unit-specific competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency within 12 months.
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Regulatory Compliance Education, Hepatitis B Declination, TB Questionnaire, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy, and Orientation Modules (completed via WorkRamp).
• Photo ID: Badge photo required within 6 months of start.
• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year.

Additional Notes

• Floating between units and departments is expected within the scope of practice.
• Candidates must be able to work required weekend shifts and holiday shifts as assigned.
• No pending licenses accepted; all licenses must be active and verifiable prior to start.
• Local candidates within 75 miles of the facility are not eligible for this travel assignment.

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in a community hospital setting with a focus on PCU/MI care.