Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Kansas City, MO

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