Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN
Kansas City, Missouri
Children's Mercy Hospital

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Pediatric CICU

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Night, 36 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP; ideally within 4-6 weeks

Job Summary

• Position in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) with possible float to Cardiac Med Surg floor.
• Must have clear CICU/CVPICU critical care nursing experience in work history.
• Pediatric CICU experience required (at least 1 year).
• First-time travelers are welcome.

Required Experience & Certifications

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years nursing experience overall; at least 1 year specifically in Pediatric CICU.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted).
• Certifications:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit and role (e.g., NRP, TNCC for ER/Peds ER).

Facility Highlights

• Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level I Trauma Center and Level IV NICU.
• Total staffed beds: 390
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free with permit

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required on person during hours of service.
• Background checks including county and statewide searches for Missouri and Kansas within 3 months of start.
• E-Verify or attestation proof required.
• Residency declaration form if working on a compact license.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start.
• Health documents including:

  • Physical exam (initial and annual)
  • Immunizations: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • TB testing and questionnaire (annual update required)
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (current season required)
• References: 2 supervisory references or performance evaluations within 1 year of start.
• Skills checklist and competency exams related to pediatric nursing.
• State-specific checks including Missouri Highway Patrol check.

Additional Notes

• May float to assist on Cardiac Med Surg floor.
• Scrub color: Any kid-friendly color or pattern.
• Medication calculation/dosage test during orientation with 3 attempts allowed.
• Facility requires acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing for RNs.

This position is ideal for critical care nurses with pediatric CICU experience seeking a travel contract in a highly regarded children's hospital setting.