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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU Float

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

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: 8 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule period (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combination)
• Floating: Regular floating between departments, units, and facility as needed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted; home must be at least 75 miles from facility
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with PCU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
  • Education verification of highest nursing degree
  • State-specific searches and registries as applicable
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask (N95) testing, renewed annually
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility protocol
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Drug screening within 1 year, including specific panels (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, opiates, etc.)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies
  • Regulatory compliance education and orientation modules (approx. 16 hours) completed prior to start
  • Badge photo meeting facility standards
• Competency Exams:

  • Unit-specific competency exam, updated annually
  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (new contracts only)
  • Oncology competency exam if assigned to oncology unit
• References:

  • Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year
• Skills Checklist:

  • Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start

Additional Notes

• On-Call: Not applicable
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Travel Experience: Prior travel experience not required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs

This position offers an opportunity to work in a progressive PCU environment with a focus on telemetry and stepdown care, requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility to float across units.