Neuro Stepdown RN
Kansas City, Kansas
Providence Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Stepdown RN PRN Days

Location: Kansas City, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Job Description

• Provide critical care stepdown nursing in a PRN (as-needed) capacity during day shifts.
• Specialty focus: Neuro Stepdown unit.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Completion of Workplace Violence Prevention training (DCI/BVP).

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete and provide documentation for the following before starting:

Immunizations and Health Screenings

• COVID-19: 2 vaccines plus booster or completed declination.
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer within last 5 years.
• Hepatitis B: Record of 3 immunizations, immune titer, or declination accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required for the upcoming flu season or declination.
• Varicella: Vaccination or immunity titer within last 5 years.
• Tdap: Required; declinations not accepted in some regions.
• TB Test: Q-FERON within last year or 2 TB skin tests within last year.
• Physical/Health Statement: Annual clearance to work, completed within 60 days of start.

Professional Credentials and Background

• Valid Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport.
• National Criminal Background Check within one year of start date (with some state-specific timing exceptions).
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9 or agency attestation).
• Prime OIG and SAM/EPLS exclusion checks.
• Signed current job description (within the year).

Testing and Training

• Prime Core Competencies Exam: Minimum 80% score.
• Prime Specialty Exam: Minimum 80% score.
• Prime Skills Checklist completion.
• Workplace Violence Prevention training (DCI/BVP).
• Annual respirator fit test (3M 1860(s) mask or facility-approved alternative).
• Glucose meter online training and certificate (Nova Stat-Strip).
• Prime Color-blind test annually (Relias accepted).

Documentation and Attestations

• Up-to-date resume reflecting recent work history (required at offer acceptance).
• Two professional references, including at least one from a manager or direct supervisor.
• Prime Agency Attestation completed after all credentials are uploaded.

Additional Notes

• Some immunization declinations are not accepted in specific regions.
• Fit testing must be completed prior to start if not available onsite.
• Drug screening: Minimum 10-panel test including THC within 60 days of start; California locations require both urine and saliva testing components.
• Badge photo and name verification affidavit are optional but may be requested during onboarding.

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro Stepdown RNs seeking a PRN role with a defined contract length and comprehensive onboarding requirements.