Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Kansas City, Missouri

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / MS/Tele
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 75 miles from facility)
• Pending License: Accepted
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May be required to float between departments, units, and facilities within scope
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Weekend Requirement: 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combination)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks (cancelled shifts must be regular shift length)

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience Required: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Patient Population / Special Requirements

Primary patient populations include:

• Post-bariatric surgery patients
• Urology cases (e.g., TURP, TURBT with CBI, nephrectomy, ileal conduit creation, nephroureterectomy)
• Hepatobiliary surgeries (e.g., Whipple, liver resection, gastric stimulator, complex biliary cases)
• Colorectal surgeries (e.g., colon resection, ostomy creation and takedown, surgical oncology)
• Trauma patients, especially abdominal injuries
• Patients with necrotizing soft tissue infections requiring serial debridement and wound vac changes

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI/MAB) — verify based on unit specifics

Licensure

• Must have a valid RN license (Missouri or compact license accepted)
• Pending licenses accepted
• Primary source verification required (NURSYS for Missouri licenses)
• IV Certification required for LPN/LVN if applicable (not applicable for RN)

Compliance and Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, and international if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks quarterly
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable (Missouri and Illinois)
• Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include full panel and be current throughout assignment

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required or declination forms accepted for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2-step PPD or equivalent)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or declination)
  • Hepatitis B declination required (vaccination not mandatory)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept 30 - April 1)
• Drug screening as per facility requirements

Competency Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (must meet passing score)
• Unit-specific competency exams (updated annually)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (if applicable)
• Color blindness testing within 12 months of start

Facility-Specific Documents and Policies

• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
• Confidentiality Form (annual)
• Regulatory Compliance Education (annual, must score 80% or higher)
• Hepatitis B Declination (annual)
• TB Questionnaire (annual)
• Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
• Fingernail Policy acknowledgment (must adhere or risk being sent home)
• Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
• Orientation Modules (required for all RNs, approx. 16 hours, completed via WorkRamp)
• Vehicle registration form if working day shifts (if applicable)

References and History

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

This position offers a challenging and diverse patient population in a well-established healthcare system with comprehensive support and compliance requirements. Ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in progressive care or telemetry settings who are comfortable with floating and weekend shifts. First-time travelers are welcome.