Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Kansas City, MO

Utilize unit equipment including telemetry monitors, Welch Allyn VS machines, Hoyer lift, Sarah Steady Lift, bladder scanner, and Doppler. Fulfill weekend shift requirements (3–4 weekend shifts per contract period) and float to other areas within demonstrated competency as needed.

Job Title

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown – Night Shift

Location

Kansas City, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 3 shifts per week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 16-bed Stroke and Brain Progressive Care Unit with a 4:1 patient ratio
• Monitor and manage patients requiring telemetry and cardiac drip administration
• Perform neurological assessments and deliver stroke-focused patient care
• Utilize unit equipment including telemetry monitors, Welch Allyn VS machines, Hoyer lift, Sarah Steady Lift, bladder scanner, and Doppler
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Fulfill weekend shift requirements (3–4 weekend shifts per contract period) and float to other areas within demonstrated competency as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a PCU, stepdown, or IMC setting
• Current NIHSS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• Demonstrated stroke experience and telemetry competency

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing cardiac drips in a progressive care or stepdown environment
• Neurology nursing background or experience on a dedicated stroke unit
• Familiarity with basic dysrhythmia interpretation
• Prior travel nursing experience

Why Join Us

• Join a unit recognized for high employee engagement and a collaborative, experienced team
• Work in a well-equipped environment with modern technology supporting quality patient care