PCU/MI Telemetry RN
Lees Summit, Missouri
Saint Luke's East - Lee's Summit

Registered Nurse - PCU/MI (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lees Summit, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 07:15)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit / Medical Intermediate (PCU/MI) with telemetry monitoring
• Facility Type: Community Hospital with 240 staffed beds, including a 16-bed ICU
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Floating: Regular floating between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Weekend Requirement: 8 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule period (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combination)
• Holiday and Charge RN shifts: Assigned as needed
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted; home must be at least 75 miles from facility
• On-call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts over 13 weeks
• Special Patient Population: Post-cardiac catheterization patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask (N95): Annual fit testing required; must be able to shave facial hair if needed
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (2-step PPD or equivalent)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer, vaccination, or declination required; no exemptions allowed for certain units (e.g., Neonatal ICU)
  • Hepatitis B declination required (vaccine not mandatory)
• Drug Testing: Within 1 year of start; must include specific drug panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (Sept 30 - April 1) or approved medical/religious exemption

Facility Compliance and Documentation

• Photo for Badge: Recent headshot (within 6 months), white background, no obstructions
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement (updated annually)
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire (updated annually)
  • Confidentiality Form (updated annually)
  • Regulatory Compliance Education and Quiz (annual completion, 80% passing score)
  • Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
  • Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
  • Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
  • Orientation Modules (approx. 16 hours, required for all RNs)
• State-Specific Requirements: Missouri Family Care Safety Registry and Highway Patrol checks as applicable

Additional Notes

• No pending licenses accepted
• No prior travel experience required
• Floating and holiday shifts may be assigned as needed
• Must meet all background, health, and competency requirements prior to start
• Candidates must be at least 75 miles away from the facility to qualify as travel

This position offers an opportunity to work in a telemetry PCU/MI unit with a supportive team environment, caring for post-cardiac cath patients in a community hospital setting. Night shift nurses with telemetry skills and at least one year of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.