Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Travel RN – PCU / Stepdown (Days)

Location

Kansas City, MO | Acute Care / Progressive Care Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Expected 3 shifts/week | Expected 3–4 weekend shifts per contract period

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 16-bed Stroke & Brain Progressive Care Unit with a 4:1 patient ratio
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and manage cardiac drips for PCU-level patients
• Deliver neurological assessments and stroke care in accordance with unit protocols
• Utilize unit equipment including Welch Allyn VS Machines, Hoyer lift, Sarah Steady lift, bladder scanner, and Doppler
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Float to other units within demonstrated competency areas per facility floating policy

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for practice in Missouri
• NIHSS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a PCU, stepdown, or IMC setting
• Demonstrated stroke experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing cardiac drips in a progressive or critical care environment
• Neurology nursing background or experience on a dedicated stroke unit
• Familiarity with basic dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation
• Prior travel nursing experience

Why Join Us

• Join a unit recognized for high employee engagement and a collaborative team environment
• Work with modern equipment and technology in a well-established progressive care setting