Pediatric CVPICU Registered Nurse
Kansas City, Missouri
Children's Mercy Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Specialty: Pediatric Critical Care (CICU/CVPICU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Nights, 36 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP; ideally within 4-6 weeks

Job Description

• Must have at least 2 years of nursing experience overall.
• Pediatric CICU experience required: minimum 1 year.
• Critical care nursing experience in CICU/CVPICU must be clearly documented in work history.
• May float to cardiac medical-surgical floor to assist with patients.
• Certifications required:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• First-time travelers are welcome (prior travel experience not required).

Facility Highlights

• Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level I Trauma Center and Level IV NICU.
• Pediatric specialty hospital with 390 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Parking: Free with permit.
• Scrub color: Any kid-friendly color or pattern.

Required Certifications & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service).
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation.
• Background check within 3 months of start, including county and statewide searches for Missouri and Kansas.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 6 months.
• Certifications must be AHA-approved (no RQI placeholders):

  • ACLS
  • BLS (HeartCode accepted)
  • PALS (HeartCode accepted)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required (AHA 8th Edition Advanced Certification).
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required for ER/Peds ER only.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required.
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification required for all RNs.
• Pass/fail testing on medication calculation/dosage required during orientation (100% passing score required).
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required for Behavioral Health Techs and RNs going to Crisis Center (not required for this position).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting to ability to meet physical demands.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years of start.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility protocol; TB questionnaire required annually.
• Proof of immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (3 vaccines, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required annually (no declinations accepted).
• Respiratory safety clearance or questionnaire as applicable.

Additional Requirements

• Two supervisory references or performance evaluations verified within 1 year of start.
• Pediatric skills checklist required.
• Missouri Highway Patrol check required.
• Facility-specific forms and health documents must be completed prior to or immediately after start.

Summary

This is a night-shift travel contract position for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of nursing experience and minimum 1 year of pediatric CICU experience. The role requires critical care skills, pediatric certifications (PALS, ACLS, BLS), and compliance with extensive background, health, and immunization requirements. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.