Pediatric Cardiology Registered Nurse
Overland Park, Kansas
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position in a cardiac clinic setting
• Schedule: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts
• Must have prior travel nursing experience
• Must be licensed to work in both Missouri and Kansas
• Provide illness management and health promotion for patients and families
• Deliver safe, high-quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate nursing care
• Coordinate patient care with nonprofessional personnel as needed
• Patient and family education and advocacy

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physiological, psychosocial, safety, and education needs
• Develop and implement care plans based on patient diagnosis and nursing needs
• Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and adjust care plans accordingly
• Document assessments, interventions, evaluations, and progress in patient records
• Delegate nursing care based on staff qualifications and patient needs
• Communicate delegated assignments effectively
• Provide care for patients requiring inpatient dialysis/apheresis and those pre-, peri-, and post-liver and kidney transplant (5 Sutherland and PICU units)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA HeartCode accepted, RQI not accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, RQI not accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only, required for all RNs except Case Managers
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA 8th Edition Advanced Certification, as required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required for ER/Peds ER
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – 100% required for RNs, includes medication calculation/dosage test
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – Required for Behavioral Health Techs and RNs in Crisis Center (not required for 5 West Behavioral Health RNs)

Licensure and Verification

• Must be licensed in Missouri and Kansas
• Primary source verification of state licenses required
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Compact license holders must complete Residency Declaration Form
• Background checks including county, statewide, and sex offender searches for both Missouri and Kansas
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated every 6 months

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required on person during work hours
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2-step PPD or equivalent)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of vaccination or titers)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccines, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (proof of vaccination or titers)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption (declinations NOT accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• COVID-19 vaccine currently not required
• Respiratory safety clearance or questionnaire as applicable

Additional Requirements

• Pediatric pharmacology and competency exams required
• Color blindness testing required for clinical candidates
• Skills checklist for pediatric nursing required
• References: 2 supervisory references or performance evaluations within 1 year of start
• Performance evaluations required if employed with agency over 12 months
• Employment application/resume required
• Facility-specific forms and health questionnaires must be completed prior to start

Important Notes

• This is a pediatric-focused position; many competencies and certifications are pediatric-specific
• Must carry photo ID at all times during shifts
• Compliance with all background checks and health documentation is mandatory for clearance
• Pass/fail testing requires 100% accuracy with multiple attempts allowed
• Flu vaccine deadline is strict; failure to comply may result in removal from assignment

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs licensed in MO and KS who are comfortable working in a pediatric cardiac clinic environment and meeting comprehensive compliance and certification requirements.