PCU Registered Nurse
Overland Park, Kansas
Saint Luke's South Hospital

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse

Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:5
• Float Pool Position: No home unit assignment; float between approximately 5 Med/Surg Intermediate/PCU units and other metro campuses as needed
• Weekend Requirement: 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (Friday, Saturday, Sunday combination)
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed
• On-call: Not required
• Block schedule accommodation: Not available
• Local candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 75 miles from facility)
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 7 days off between shifts
• Guaranteed hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas
• Minimum 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience in pre/post cardiac catheterization care
• Experience managing renal failure patients
• Experience providing COVID care
• Skills in sheath removal
• Proficient in blood product administration
• Experience with central line care and management

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches, sex offender registry, and international searches if applicable
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree (no pending at start)
• NURSYS license verification (for Missouri licenses)
• Unit-specific competency exams including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency (minimum 80% pass rate)
  • Unit-specific skills checklist (including oncology if applicable)
• Color blindness test within 12 months of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask (N95) testing and annual renewal required
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (required every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or equivalent)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Sept-April)
• Facility-specific documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% pass)
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies acknowledgment
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Employment application and two professional references (supervisors preferred, references must be from same discipline)

Additional Notes

• This is a float pool position requiring flexibility to work across multiple units and campuses within the metro area.
• Candidates must be able to work 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule and be available for holiday shifts and charge nurse duties as needed.
• No pending licenses accepted; must have active RN license at start.
• No local candidates accepted; must reside at least 75 miles away from the facility.
• No on-call or block scheduling options.
• Candidates must comply with all background checks, immunizations, and competency requirements prior to start.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic PCU environment with a variety of patient care experiences including telemetry and neuro stepdown care. It is ideal for RNs with solid Med/Surg and telemetry skills who are flexible and enjoy floating between units.