Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Orthopedic Trauma (Nights)
Location
Kansas City, MO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Expected 48 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 23-bed Orthopedic/Trauma unit with patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5
- Care for post-operative patients including knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, as well as trauma and neuro overflow patients
- Operate and monitor specialized equipment including traction, fixators, and cooling equipment
- Document patient care accurately using the Meditech documentation system
- Conduct bedside shift reports and perform hourly rounding in accordance with patient experience standards
- Float to other Medical Surgical level-of-care units (General MS, Nephrology, Neuro/Trauma) as needed; contract labor is first to float
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in the state of Missouri or compact eligibility
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience
- Ability to work 3 weekend shifts per schedule period
- Willingness to wear navy scrubs per unit dress code
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Orthopedic nursing experience strongly preferred
- Telemetry (Tele) experience
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHS) certification or familiarity, particularly helpful given neuro overflow patients
Why Join Us
- Work within a Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, offering a dynamic and high-acuity clinical environment
- Benefit from unit support including Unit Secretaries and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) throughout your shift