PCU Registered Nurse
Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's Hospital

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Night, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
• Hours per week: 48
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:5; may flex to 1:6 occasionally (travelers expected to take extra patients)
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Floating: Regular floating within scope to other departments, units, or facilities as needed
• Weekend Requirement: 8 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule period (Friday, Saturday, Sunday combination)
• Holiday and Charge RN shifts: May be required as needed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted; home address must be at least 75 miles from facility
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• On-call: Not required
• Block Schedule Accommodation: Not available
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days off

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Experience in telemetry and MS/Tele work settings
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring and telemetry, including dysrhythmia interpretation
• Skilled in IV therapy including IV insulin protocols
• Central line and PICC line care and management
• Competent in respiratory care including chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac) and non-invasive airway management
• Wound care experience including use of wound vac

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Experience in cardiac telemetry and ER holding areas
• Management of dysrhythmias and use of rapid response teams
• Gastrointestinal feeding tube care
• Renal failure management
• Neurological care including CVA (stroke)
• Orthopedic trauma and total joint replacements
• Surgical drains (plastics)
• Tracheostomy 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
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree (no pending at start)
• NURSYS license verification for Missouri RN license
• Unit-specific competency exams including dysrhythmia/EKG competency (minimum 80% pass rate)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% pass rate)
• Color blindness testing within 12 months of start
• Skills checklist specific to unit within 1 year of start
• Employment application and professional references (2 required, supervisors preferred)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, covering a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Annual fit mask (N95) testing and compliance with facial hair policy
• Immunizations and titers:

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

  • HIPAA acknowledgment
  • Latex allergy questionnaire
  • Confidentiality form
  • Regulatory compliance education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • Hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policy acknowledgments
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) and Highway Patrol checks as applicable

Facility Highlights

• Tertiary care hospital with 456 staffed beds
• 5-time Magnet Recognition Award recipient
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Electronic medical record system: Epic
• Free parking available
• Scrub color: Navy

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13-week contract
• Cancelled shifts must be of regular shift length
• Candidates must be prepared to float and adapt to unit needs
• Strict adherence to facility policies and annual renewals of certifications and compliance documents required

This position is ideal for experienced PCU RNs seeking a challenging travel assignment in a high-acuity, tertiary care setting with strong support and professional development opportunities.