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

Registered Nurse (Pediatric CICU) - Travel/Contract Opportunity

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

Job Summary

Seeking experienced Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurses for the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). Candidates must have clear CICU/CVPICU experience documented in their work history. May float to cardiac medical-surgical floor as needed.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years Registered Nurse experience
• At least 1 year Pediatric CICU experience
• Prior travel experience not required (first-time travelers are welcome)

Certifications Required

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Facility Highlights

• Magnet recognized, teaching hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Level IV NICU
• Pediatric specialty hospital with 390 staffed beds

Additional Requirements & Information

• Must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Background check required within 3 months of start, including county and statewide searches for Missouri and Kansas
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Immunizations and health documents required, including:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B documentation
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption (seasonal requirement)
• Pediatric pharmacology and competency exams required
• Color blind testing required
• References: 2 supervisory references or performance evaluations within 1 year of start
• Must complete facility-specific forms and orientation acknowledgments prior to start

Work Environment

• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any kid-friendly color or pattern
• Parking: Free with permit

Summary

This is a night-shift travel contract for a Pediatric CICU RN with at least 2 years RN experience and 1 year pediatric critical care experience. The role requires PALS, ACLS, and BLS certifications and offers the opportunity to work in a highly regarded pediatric hospital with a supportive environment and comprehensive onboarding requirements.