Progressive Care Unit RN
Overland Park, Kansas
Saint Luke's South Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Acute Med Surg unit with emphasis on rehab services
• Average daily census: 24-30 patients
• 30 beds total
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6 on all shifts
• Floating between departments, units, and facilities may be required
• Holiday shifts required if they fall on scheduled days
• Minimum of 8 weekend shifts required per 6 weeks
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Local candidates not accepted (must live at least 75 miles away)
• No pending state license accepted
• Maximum of 7 days off between shifts (RTO restrictions)
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-timers accepted: Yes
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit
  • Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI/MAB)
• Skills Required:

  • Acute Rehab hospital experience
  • Telemetry monitoring (both on-unit and remote)
  • Blood glucose monitoring and insulin protocols
  • Thickened liquids management
  • Foley catheter removal
  • Administration of blood and blood products
  • Central line care (PICC lines)
  • Starting and maintaining IVs
  • Pulse oximetry
  • Fall risk assessment and prevention
  • Infection prevention and isolation precautions/PPE use

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• State-specific background checks as applicable (Missouri, Illinois)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required or declination forms for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • TB testing (2 negative PPDs or equivalent)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Hepatitis B declination required (not vaccination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgements (HIPAA, confidentiality, hand hygiene, dress code, latex allergy, etc.) must be completed prior to start
• Competency exams and skills checklists required, including medication/pharmacology and unit-specific competencies

Additional Information

• Facility uses EPIC for charting
• Scrub color for RNs: navy blue
• Lift equipment available for patient handling
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application and performance evaluations may be required
• Floating within scope of practice expected to meet facility needs

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with acute rehab and telemetry experience who is comfortable working in a fast-paced PCU environment and meeting weekend and holiday shift requirements.