Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Kansas City, MO

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Stroke & Brain Unit)

Location

Kansas City, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 3 shifts/week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 16-bed Stroke & Brain unit with a 4:1 patient ratio
• Monitor and interpret telemetry, managing patients requiring cardiac drips and neurological monitoring
• Perform and document neurological assessments utilizing NIHSS protocols
• Operate 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
• Float to other areas of the facility where demonstrated competency has been established, per contract terms

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• NIHSS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Stroke experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing cardiac drips in a PCU or stepdown setting
• Basic dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Prior experience with Meditech documentation system
• Neurology or dedicated stroke unit background

Why Join Us

• 48-hour weekly guarantee available, providing income stability throughout your assignment
• High employee engagement environment on a specialized Stroke & Brain unit with experienced staff