Pediatric Med Surg RN
Kansas City, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Pediatrics RN requiring Med/Surg experience and MO or compact RN licensure for an 18-bed pediatric unit.

Details

• Pediatric Med/Surg unit with 18 beds supporting short-stay care for a diverse pediatric population
• Unit features two distinct sides supporting efficient patient flow and team collaboration
• Cares for patients with conditions such as appendectomies, tonsil and adenoidectomies, viral illnesses, ingestions requiring medical clearance, and behavioral health concerns with underlying medical needs
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:00
• Floating required between main campus and sister hospital in Overland Park, KS, approximately 12 miles away

Requirements

• Active RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Must hold MO or compact RN license as well as KS license (KS license may be pending with documentation of application for main campus placement)
• BLS and PALS certification required, AHA-issued only; RQI certifications not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of travel RN experience required
• Med/Surg experience required
• Behavioral/psychiatric and pediatric experience preferred
• Must pass a medication/dosage competency test with 100% accuracy within first week (up to 3 attempts allowed)
• Two professional references from a supervisor level or higher completed within the last 12 months required for consideration
• Date of birth and social security number required for consideration

Additional Information

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care across a range of acute and transitional pediatric conditions
• Work in a fast-paced, supportive team environment
• Smoke-free and nicotine-free campus; facility conducts nicotine testing
• AHA certifications must be scheduled immediately upon job acceptance if not already current
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate