Pediatric Cardiology Registered Nurse
Kansas City, Missouri
Children's Mercy Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Cardiology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Position Details

• Unit: Cardiology Clinics
• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Start Date: Mid to late February (specific dates: 2/16 or 2/23)
• Floating: Will float between the main hospital Cardiology Clinics and the Kansas Cardiology Clinics on College Blvd.
• Electronic Health Record: EPIC experience strongly desired

Required Qualifications

• License: Must have a Missouri and Kansas state RN license or a Compact RN license
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only, HeartCode accepted
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or PEARS – AHA only, HeartCode accepted; PEARS acceptable in lieu of PALS
• Experience:

  • 1 year of prior travel experience required
• Additional Requirements:

  • Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
  • Background checks including county, statewide, and sex offender searches for Missouri and Kansas
  • Drug screening (10-panel) within 30 days prior to start
  • Immunizations and health documents as per pediatric healthcare standards (see Health Documents below)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of 2 vaccines or titers)
  • Hepatitis B (3 vaccines, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (proof of 2 vaccines or titers)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine (current season required; no declinations accepted)
• Tuberculosis:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility protocol
  • Annual TB questionnaire
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Background Checks: Must include Missouri Highway Patrol and other county/statewide checks for both Missouri and Kansas
• Other:

  • Color blindness testing (required for clinical staff)
  • Medication and pediatric pharmacology competency exams
  • Pass/fail testing on EKG/medication calculations (100% required)

Additional Competencies and Documentation

• Pediatric skills checklist (as applicable)
• References: 2 supervisory references or performance evaluations within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Acknowledgment of pass/fail testing (for RNs)
• Respiratory safety clearance (RespSafety questionnaire)

Summary

This is a pediatric cardiology RN travel contract position requiring a minimum of 1 year prior travel experience, Missouri and Kansas RN licensure, and pediatric certifications including BLS and PALS/PEARS. The role involves floating between two cardiology clinic locations with a standard weekday day shift. Compliance with extensive health, immunization, background, and competency requirements is mandatory. EPIC experience is strongly preferred.