TravelNurseSource is working with Catalytic Solutions to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Kansas City, Missouri, 64132!
**Exciting Opportunity for Travel RN - 4N CCU (636) - 7P-7A!**
**Job Description:**
- Position Type: Travel RN (4 North Cardiac Telemetry)
- Start Date: 12/14
- Guaranteed Hours: 48 hrs preferred
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Unit Specifics:
- Number of Beds: 29
- Patient Ratios: 1:4
- Staffing: Charge Nurse, Unit Secretary, and PCTs
- Advanced Equipment:
- Alaris IV Pumps
- SCD machines
- Hill Rom beds
- Dinamap in each room
- Welch Allen Vital Machines
- Wound Vacs
- Temporary Pacemakers
- Telemetry monitor
- EKG Machine
- Bladder Scanner
- Doppler
- Imobile for team communication
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Scheduling Requirements:
- Must work full-time hours including 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period
- Floating Policy: Contract Nurses may be floated to any area where they have demonstrated competency
- Patient Experience Goals:
- Treat every patient with courtesy and respect
- Be responsive to call lights
- Use patients' preferred names
- Make personal connections
- Involve patients in bedside shift report
- Teach patients to use the phone to call nurses directly
- Always ask if there is anything else needed before leaving the room
**Hiring Profile:**
- Requested Skill Set:
- Must have Cardiac Telemetry or PCU/ICU experience
- Proficient in reading and interpreting EKGs and telemetry strips
- Advanced skills in post cardiac procedural care (Ablations, cardiac catheterizations, Post Op Day 1 Open Heart, permanent Pacemaker placements)
- Ability to administer and titrate IV medications (insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, Amiodarone)
- Procedures Performed on Unit:
- IV insertions
- NGT placement and maintenance
- Chest Tube maintenance
- Temporary Pacemakers
- Foley insertions
- Certifications Required:
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
- Dress Code:
- Navy Blue scrubs (may wear black scrub pants with Navy Blue top)
- Unit Guidelines/Policies:
- Adhere to ICARE Values
- Awards/Recognition:
- AHA “Get With the Guidelines-Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll”
- Additional Information:
- Join a tenured and new staff team in a family-like atmosphere
- Many contracts have transitioned into full-time roles
- Experience a fast-paced environment
**Why Catalytic Solutions (CatSol):**
At CatSol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. Join us — where your expertise makes a difference every day.