PCU Registered Nurse
Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's North Hospital - Barry Road Campus

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Patient Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse role
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• Weekend requirement: 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combination)
• Floating required within scope to various units including Emergency Department and other Medical-Surgical/Telemetry units
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed
• First-time travelers accepted

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of PCU (Progressive Care Unit) Registered Nurse experience, including experience within the last year
• Telemetry and cardiac telemetry experience
• ER holding experience
• Rapid Response Team participation experience
• Clinical experience with post-cardiac procedures, angiogram, post-MI, cardiac cath, and cardiac surgery
• IV insulin protocol experience
• Pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care experience
• IV therapy and phlebotomy experience, including blood product administration
• Central line and PICC line care and management experience
• Cardiac drips management experience (including no titration and titration)
• PCA and procedural sedation administration experience
• Neurological/psychiatric care experience, specifically stroke (CVA) care
• Orthopedic post-procedural care including peripheral nerve block catheters and total joint replacements
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) certification

Schedule and Work Conditions

• Floating between departments and units as needed
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Local candidates not accepted (must live at least 75 miles from facility)
• No pending licenses accepted
• Return to work restrictions: no more than 7 days
• Guaranteed minimum hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• Fingerprinting required for certain assignments (especially in Illinois long-term care or rehab units)
• State-specific background checks as applicable

Required Health and Immunization Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) annually required
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as required
• Drug testing within 1 year, including specific drug panels
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season

Required Facility-Specific Documents and Training

• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• HIPAA acknowledgement annually
• Latex allergy questionnaire annually
• Confidentiality form annually
• Regulatory compliance education and quiz annually (must score 80% or higher)
• Hepatitis B declination annually
• TB questionnaire annually
• Hand hygiene and fingernail policies reviewed and signed prior to start
• Dress code policy reviewed and signed prior to start
• Orientation modules completed through online platform (approximately 16 hours) prior to start

References and History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application required
• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start
• Performance evaluations may be requested but not required for extensions or per diem

Additional Notes

• On-call is not required
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams required as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 12 months prior to start
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required if applicable

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a progressive care setting with diverse patient care responsibilities and opportunities to float across multiple units.