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

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:5; may occasionally flex to 1:6
• Weekend Requirement: 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combination)
• Floating: Regular floating within scope to other departments, units, or facilities as needed
• Charge RN and holiday shifts may be assigned as needed
• Local candidates not accepted; home must be at least 50 miles from facility

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with PCU experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Cardiac telemetry and ER holding experience
• Management of dysrhythmias and use of rapid response teams
• Feeding tube care
• Renal failure care
• Stroke (CVA) care
• Orthopedic trauma and total joint replacement care
• Surgical drain management
• Tracheostomy management

Schedule and Work Conditions

• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts per week
• Floating between units and departments as needed
• No on-call required
• No block scheduling accommodation
• No guaranteed hours

Patient Population

• Medical diagnoses including pulmonary, wounds, urology, general cardiac, neurological, and renal conditions

Facility Highlights

• Tertiary care hospital with 456 staffed beds
• 5-time Magnet Recognition Award recipient
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Electronic charting system: Epic
• Free parking
• Scrub color: Navy

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches, education verification, and international searches if applicable
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• Primary source verification of Missouri RN license via NURSYS required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include full panel and remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask (N95) testing required annually; must be able to shave facial hair if needed
• Immunizations and titers required or declination forms for:

  • Tdap (or Td for renewal)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept 30 - Apr 1)
• Required facility-specific documents prior to start:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
  • Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
  • Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
  • Orientation modules (approx. 16 hours) completed through online platform before start
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Employment application and professional references required (2 professional references preferred within last year)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to meet floating requirements within the facility
• No pending licenses accepted
• No local candidates accepted (must live 50+ miles away)
• First-time travel nurses not accepted for this role

This position is ideal for experienced PCU RNs seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, tertiary care hospital with a strong focus on cardiac and telemetry care.