Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's North Hospital - Barry Road Campus

Registered Nurse - PCU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (Friday, Saturday, Sunday combination)
• Floating: Regular floating between departments, units, and facility as needed
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed
• Locals accepted within local radius
• Pending licenses not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed minimum: 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with PCU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Telemetry experience

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months of start (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree (no pending at start)
• Professional license primary source verification (RN license) and NURSYS verification required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include full panel and not expire during assignment
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sep-Apr)
• Fit mask (N95) testing required annually
• Required facility-specific documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • Hepatitis B declination (facility specific)
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
  • Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
  • Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
  • Orientation modules (approx. 16 hours, completed via online platform)
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• No on-call requirement
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Must be able to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Candidates must comply with all state-specific background and registry checks as applicable for Missouri and Illinois placements

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with telemetry and progressive care skills seeking a travel contract in Missouri with a reputable healthcare facility.