Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit / Telemetry (Nights)
Location
Overland Park, KS | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 48 Hours Guaranteed per Week
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to patients with moderate physiologic instability on a Progressive Care / Telemetry unit, including those with COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, CHF, and trach management
Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and respiratory monitoring and management every 2–4 hours
Administer and manage oxygen therapy modalities including nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and AirVo low flow
Monitor vital signs every 4 hours, blood glucose every 4 hours, and neurological status at any required frequency including NIHSS assessments
Operate unit equipment including Alaris pumps, Kangaroo pumps, Pyxis, and document care using Meditech
Participate in self-scheduling including 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule and adhere to floating policy as applicable to travel staff
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Kansas
ACLS certification required
BLS certification required
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
Minimum 1 year of PCU, Telemetry, or Step-Down nursing experience
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with Meditech documentation system
Familiarity with Alaris and Kangaroo pump operation
Experience caring for cardiac and pulmonary patient populations in a step-down or intermediate care setting
Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management
Why Join Us
Work on a well-supported 18-bed unit with PCT and unit secretary support, self-scheduling flexibility, and no on-call requirements
Gain experience in a specialized cardiac and pulmonary step-down environment with a collaborative, patient-focused team