Travel Pediatric Med-Surg RN
Kansas City, Missouri
Children's Mercy Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Pediatrics / Med Surge Traveler
Shift: Nights, 3x12 hour shifts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (explicitly stated)
• Licenses:

  • Missouri and Kansas nursing licenses required (can start with Kansas license pending Missouri)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA only; HeartCode accepted; RQI not accepted)
  • PEARS
  • PALS (AHA only; required for all RNs except Case Managers)
  • ACLS (AHA only; not required for RRT or OR)
  • NRP (AHA 8th Edition Advanced Certification, as required)
  • TNCC (required for all ER/Peds ER)
• Testing:

  • Pass/Fail medication calculation/dosage test during orientation (100% required to pass)
  • Pediatric pharmacology competency exam
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all clinical candidates)
  • Pediatric competency exam
• Background Checks:

  • Within 3 months of start, including county and statewide searches for Missouri and Kansas
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated every 6 months
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam (initial and annual)
  • Immunizations: Tdap (within 10 years), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2-step PPD or equivalent)
  • Flu vaccine for current season or medical/religious exemption (declinations NOT accepted)
  • Drug screening: Negative 10-panel within 30 days prior to start
• Other Requirements:

  • Government-issued photo ID carried during hours of service
  • E-Verify proof or attestation
  • Residency declaration if working on a compact license
  • Missouri Highway Patrol Check
  • Facility-specific forms including health form, TB questionnaire, medication review packet, and orientation safety manual acknowledgment
  • References: 2 supervisory references or performance evaluations within 1 year of start
  • Skills checklist for pediatrics (when applicable)

Additional Notes

• This is a pediatric-focused role within a hospital setting.
• Candidates must be prepared for night shifts with 12-hour rotations.
• Compliance with all facility-specific documentation and testing is mandatory prior to and during the assignment.
• Candidates can start ASAP.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric or med-surg RNs with prior travel experience looking for a travel contract in Missouri.