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Job ID: 892939
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,127.96
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Stroke & Brain Unit) | Travel / Seasonal
Location
Kansas City, MO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 13-Week Assignment | Projected Start: 11/30/2026 | 3 shifts/week; 3–4 weekend shifts per scheduling period
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 16-bed Stroke & Brain unit with a 4:1 patient ratio
- Monitor and interpret telemetry and manage patients requiring cardiac drips
- Care for stroke and neurological patients, applying NIHSS assessment skills
- 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 Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Missouri or compact equivalent
- NIHSS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience
- Demonstrated stroke experience
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience managing cardiac drips and basic dysrhythmia recognition
- Neurology nursing background
- Familiarity with Meditech documentation system
Why Join Us
- Join a unit recognized for high employee engagement and a collaborative team environment
- Expected 48 hours per week with a consistent night shift schedule on a specialized Stroke & Brain unit