Travel Pediatric Float Pool RN
Kansas City, Missouri
Children's Mercy Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Specialty: Pediatrics (Float Position)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift, 3x12 hour shifts
Licensing:

• Must be licensed to work in Missouri
• Kansas license preferred or willingness to obtain (floating may require KS license)
• Clean Nursys verification required

Job Description

• Float RN position within pediatric units at the Missouri facility campus
• Floating only to similar specialty units (Pediatrics or Pediatric Med-Surg)
• Pediatric or Pediatric Med-Surg experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Flexible schedules preferred
• Local candidates accepted at same rate

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only; RQI not accepted) – Not required for RRT or OR
• BLS (AHA only; HeartCode accepted; RQI not accepted) – Not required for SPT
• PALS (AHA only; HeartCode accepted; RQI not accepted) – Not required for RRT
• NRP (AHA 8th Edition Advanced Certification) – As required, not for RRT
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required for ER/Peds ER
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (RNs only)
• State License Verification (Primary Source Verification)
• NURSYS Verification (for all RNs)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – 100% required on medication calculation/dosage test during orientation (RNs only)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – Required for Behavioral Health Techs only
• RRT Tech Certification (if applicable) – NBRC verification required

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 3 months of start, including all counties worked/lived in past 7 years, sex offender search, statewide search for Missouri and Kansas
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start, updated every 6 months
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start, updated every 6 months
• Missouri Highway Patrol Check (MO only)

Required Health Documents

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Physical exam (initial and annual)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2-step PPD or equivalent)
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Proof of immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (3 vaccines, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Medical/Religious Exemption (declinations NOT accepted) – must be on file by October 15
• COVID-19 vaccine currently NOT required
• Respiratory Safety Clearance or Respirator Questionnaire (if applicable)

Competency Requirements

• Pediatric pharmacology competency exam (not required for Case Manager)
• Color Blind Testing (all clinical candidates)
• Pediatric competency exam (pediatric association)
• Core Parts I, II, III (for subcontractors only)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific health forms, TB questionnaire, medication review packet (prior to start)
• Submission of time-sensitive forms within 24-48 hours of contract signing
• Parking permit request prior to start

Employment History & References

• 2 supervisory references or performance evaluations within 1 year of start
• Annual performance evaluation if employed with agency >12 months
• Skills checklist for pediatric competencies (as applicable)
• Employment application/resume
• Internal evaluation if employed >2 years

Additional Notes

• Floating primarily within the same facility campus; minimal chance of floating to Kansas
• Candidates without KS license but willing to obtain are encouraged to apply
• Flexible scheduling preferred for travelers