PCU/Stepdown Nurse (RN) | Overland Park, Kansas

Job Description

Job Description

Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A Registered Nurse with expertise in Stepdown and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) settings is needed for a contract position supporting a 300-bed acute care hospital specializing in comprehensive patient care. This role focuses on delivering exceptional nursing care within the PCU, with responsibilities spanning critical care and med/surg areas.

Location:The position is based in Overland Park, KS, with initial orientation at a nearby campus in Olathe. Overland Park is a thriving city known for its high quality of life, excellent healthcare facilities, and vibrant community amenities.

Schedule:

• 36 hours per week
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 pm to 7:30 am
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday work required either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, plus New Years Eve or New Years Day

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in Critical Care or Intensive Care Unit
• Proficient with CRRT, Bipaps, chest tubes, drawing own labs, PICC line management
• Ability to manage codes independently and consult on-call
• Current KS RN or Compact RN license
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications required
• Comfortable floating to ICU and various inpatient units including Med/Surg, Med/Tele, Acute/Tele, and ED

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level nursing care in a progressive care setting
• Manage complex patient care including critical interventions
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with healthcare teams
• Maintain accurate patient records using EPIC electronic medical records system
• Attend comprehensive orientation and ongoing training sessions

Additional Information:

• Initial orientation includes two days at the main campus, followed by Olathe site training and virtual EPIC training
• Facility is nicotine-free
• Bi-weekly pay period; one shift cancellation per two-week period allowed with notice
• New graduates are not eligible for this role

This position is a contract assignment offering the chance to work in a dynamic hospital environment providing cutting-edge care. Candidates ready to embrace challenging and rewarding nursing responsibilities in a supportive setting are encouraged to apply. Flexible to travel and relocate as needed.

Take the next stepapply today to advance your nursing career in a vital PCU role.