PCU Registered Nurse
Overland Park, Kansas
Saint Luke's South Hospital

Registered Nurse - PCU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 18:45 - 7:15)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Patient Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Float pool role: no home unit assignment; float between approximately 5 Med/Surg Intermediate/PCU units and other metro campuses as needed.
• Weekend requirement: 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (Friday, Saturday, Sunday combination).
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed.
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13 weeks.
• Locals accepted within the local radius.
• No on-call or block schedule accommodations.
• Return to work restrictions: no more than 7 days off.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Kansas.
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization care.
• Experience managing alcohol (ETOH) related conditions.
• Experience managing suicidal ideation (SI).
• Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB) management experience.
• Stroke care experience.
• Skills in accessing ports.
• Experience with blood product administration.
• Central line care and management experience.

Compliance & Background Requirements

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

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Annual fit mask (N95) testing required; must be able to shave facial hair if needed for proper fit.
• Negative TB screening (2-step PPD or equivalent) within 12 months of start or chest x-ray if history positive. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (vaccines or positive titers or medical exemption).
• Tdap vaccine or declination required (expires every 10 years).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 30 - April 1).
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, covering a comprehensive panel including amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, and others; must remain valid throughout assignment.

Competency & Skills Verification

• Unit-specific competency exams required annually, including dysrhythmia/EKG competency with minimum 80% pass rate.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required.
• Color blindness testing within 12 months of start.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start. Oncology skills checklist required if assigned to oncology units.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; supervisors preferred within the last year.
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review.
• Various facility-specific documents must be completed prior to start, including:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies acknowledgment
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Orientation and training modules (~16 hours) must be completed through the facility’s learning platform prior to start.

Special Notes

• This is a float pool position requiring flexibility to work across multiple units and campuses.
• First-time travel nurses are accepted.
• No pending licenses accepted.
• No on-call or block scheduling options.
• Must meet weekend shift requirements.

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