Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse – PCU / Stepdown (Nights)
Location
Kansas City, MO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 3 shifts per week | 48 hours guaranteed preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 16-bed Stroke & Brain unit with a 4:1 patient ratio
- Monitor and interpret telemetry and manage cardiac drips
- Perform neurological assessments and apply stroke care protocols
- Utilize unit equipment including Welch Allyn VS Machines, Hoyer lift, Sarah Steady Lift, Bladder Scanner, and Doppler
- Document patient care accurately using the Meditech documentation system
- Fulfill scheduling requirements including 3–4 weekend shifts per scheduling period; may float to areas of demonstrated competency
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- NIHSS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience
- Demonstrated stroke experience
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience managing cardiac drips and neurology patients
- Basic dysrhythmia interpretation skills
- Prior experience with Meditech documentation system
- Background in PCU, stepdown, or IMC care settings
Why Join Us
- Join a unit recognized for high employee engagement and a collaborative team environment
- Work with modern equipment and technology in a well-supported clinical setting