PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Kansas City, Missouri

Job Description:

This travel contract is designed for a PCU Registered Nurse with telemetry experience who is comfortable caring for intermediate medical patients and surgical overflow. You will work on a fast-paced 24-bed unit supporting patients recovering from procedures such as TURP, laparoscopic abdominal surgery, eye surgery, oral surgery, and hernia repair, along with patients needing diabetic teaching or wound care. The role includes cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia recognition and management, IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, feeding tube management, continuous bladder irrigation, wound care, oxygen therapy, and emergency response support. Regular floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs. This assignment is best suited for an experienced PCU nurse who enjoys variety and a steady daytime rhythm.

Weather:

Kansas City typically offers crisp, comfortable weather around this time of year, with cool mornings, mild afternoons, and colorful seasonal scenery. Conditions can vary, so layers are useful for exploring the city and nearby outdoor areas.

Fun Things To Do:

• City exploration: Visit the Country Club Plaza for shopping, dining, and distinctive architecture.

• Arts and culture: Explore the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and its outdoor sculpture park.

• Day trip: Spend a day in Lawrence, Kansas, enjoying Mass Street shops, restaurants, and local art.

• Day trip: Discover historic St. Joseph, Missouri, including its museums, downtown district, and riverfront views.

• Local outing: Tour the River Market and browse the City Market’s vendors and eateries.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Kansas City, Missouri

Shift: 12-hour days, 3 shifts per week, 6:45 AM–7:15 PM

Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks