Patient Ratios: Typical 2-3 patients per RN; maximum 4:1, as the unit only allows 8 patients
Support Staff: Unit secretary at the Children's entrance for visitor check-in; nurse externs and PCTs as the unit needs
Equipment: Alaris pumps
Procedures: Varies as patient population requires
Advanced Skills: None required
Schedule
Full-time hours, three 12-hour shifts per week
Weekend and holiday requirements as necessary
No on-call requirements
Float Scope
Women's and Children's Service Lines
NICU when Pediatrics census is low
Requirements
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Valid RN license in Kansas
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
Pediatrics experience
2 years of Pediatric Med Surg experience, with Pediatric Med Surg experience within the last year
Preferred Qualifications
Some NICU cross-training
Hospital Highlights
343-bed acute medical care facility
Comprehensive pediatric services, including pediatric emergency rooms, a level-III NICU, dedicated child life specialists, and pediatric outpatient services
Free parking for staff
Dress Code
Black pants and Caribbean blue scrub top
Facility
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
3.8rating(35 reviews)
4 nurses recommend working with Overland Park Regional Medical Center
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Anonymous
Neuro Trauma (RN)
Staff Position
3.0rating
Pros
None
Cons
Understaffed and underpaid.
Review of Overland Park Regional Medical Center on Jun 18, 2026