Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Kansas City, MO

Minimum 1-2 years of RN experience; experience must include renal transplant, peritoneal dialysis catheter care, hemodialysis, surgical drains, TPN, wound care, diabetic encephalopathy, acute renal rejection, and Thymo administration. Perform and oversee IV therapy including central line care, PICC line management, port access, blood product administration, heparin protocols, PCA, and IV insulin protocols.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Kansas City, Missouri, 64101!

Job ID: 902099
Job Title

Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Renal/Transplant)
Location

Kansas City, MO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (18:45-07:15)
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a renal/transplant PCU with a standard nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5; ratio may flex to 1:6 on rare occasions
• Manage renal transplant patients, including post-transplant monitoring, acute renal rejection, and Thymo administration
• Perform and oversee IV therapy including central line care, PICC line management, port access, blood product administration, heparin protocols, PCA, and IV insulin protocols
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, manage dysrhythmias, and respond to emergencies including Rapid Response Team activation
• Provide wound care, wound vac management, and care for patients with peritoneal dialysis catheters and surgical drains
• Fulfill holiday shift assignments and Charge RN duties as needed; expected to work 8 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period (combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license; both Kansas and Missouri licensure (or compact license covering both states) required at time of submission
• Minimum 1-2 years of RN experience; experience must include renal transplant, peritoneal dialysis catheter care, hemodialysis, surgical drains, TPN, wound care, diabetic encephalopathy, acute renal rejection, and Thymo administration
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, telemetry interpretation, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with CVA/stroke patient care
• Experience managing chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac) and tracheostomy care
• Experience with Thymo titration
• Familiarity with Epic EMR

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a 5-time Magnet-recognized, Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital with 456 staffed beds
• Complimentary on-site parking and a collaborative care environment utilizing Epic charting