Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN
Kansas City, Missouri
Children's Mercy Hospital

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool (Nights)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Position involves floating between Critical Care units within the same campus: PICU, NICU, CVPICU.
• Small chance of floating to Kansas; therefore, MO and KS licenses are preferred (KS license not mandatory if willing to obtain).
• Floating limited to similar pediatric critical care specialties only.
• Pediatric critical care experience in PICU, NICU, or CVPICU required/preferred.
• Must have prior travel nursing experience.
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• Immediate start preferred.
• Must be licensed to work in Missouri.
• Clean Nursys verification required.
• Preference for travelers with flexible schedules.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only; RQI not accepted)
• BLS (AHA only; HeartCode accepted; RQI not accepted)
• PALS (AHA only; HeartCode accepted; RQI not accepted)
• NRP (AHA 8th Edition Advanced Certification, as required)
• TNCC (required for ER/Peds ER)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License Verification (Primary Source Verification)
• NURSYS Verification (for all RNs)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with 100% passing score (medication calculation/dosage test during orientation)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - required for Behavioral Health RNs and Techs only

Required Experience & Competencies

• Pediatric critical care experience (PICU, NICU, CVPICU)
• Travel nursing experience required
• Pediatric pharmacology competency exam
• Pediatric competency exam
• Color Blind Testing (required for all clinical candidates)
• Skills checklist for pediatric nursing (as applicable)

Licensure & Background Checks

• Must hold a valid Missouri nursing license; Kansas license preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Background check within 3 months of start, including:

  • County checks for all counties worked or lived in past 7 years
  • Sex offender search
  • Statewide searches for Missouri and Kansas
  • Johnson County, KS and Wyandotte County, KS checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 6 months.
• Missouri Highway Patrol Check required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service.
• Physical exam (initial and annual) confirming ability to meet physical demands.
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2-step PPD or equivalent)
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: proof of 2 vaccines or titers
  • Hepatitis B: documentation of 3 vaccines, titer, or declination
  • Varicella: proof of 2 vaccines or titers
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine (current season) or medical/religious exemption (declinations NOT accepted)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (not required annually).
• COVID-19 vaccine currently not required.
• Respirator safety clearance or questionnaire (RespSafety accepted).

Documentation & Compliance

• E-Verify or attestation proof required.
• Residency declaration form if working on a compact license.
• Facility-specific forms including health form, TB questionnaire, medication review packet, and parking permit request must be completed prior to start.
• References: 2 supervisory references or performance evaluations within 1 year of start.
• Performance evaluation if employed with agency >12 months.
• Employment application/resume required.
• Internal evaluation if worked with agency >2 years.
• Missouri EDL search results required.

Additional Notes

• Floating will only be within pediatric critical care units, no floating outside of acuity.
• Candidates must carry photo ID during shifts.
• Medication calculation test during orientation requires 100% passing score; candidates have three attempts.
• Facility sends welcome email but this does not confirm clearance.
• Candidates must submit certain forms within 24-48 hours of contract signing.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric critical care RNs with travel experience who are flexible and able to work night shifts in a fast-paced critical care environment.