Emergency Room Nurse (RN) in Kansas City, MO

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.

Provide advanced emergency nursing care in a dynamic community hospital setting focused on both adult and pediatric patients. This role demands expertise in acute clinical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to manage a diverse patient population in a fast-paced emergency department. The position is based in Kansas City, MO, offering an opportunity to work within a STEMI and stroke-certified facility known for comprehensive cardiac monitoring and emergency response capabilities.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Emergency Room settings; first-timers not accepted
• BLS, NIHSS, ACLS, and PALSS certifications required
• Skilled in pediatric emergency care including conditions such as asthma, seizures, and sickle cell crisis
• Proficient in psychiatric patient management including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and violent behavior control
• Expertise in IV therapy and phlebotomy including arterial line and central line care
• Respiratory care knowledge including intubation, chest tube management, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with neurological emergencies, specifically stroke (CVA)
• Competence in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management, including 12-lead EKG acquisition
• Familiarity with isolation precautions, triage protocols, and orthopedic splint application
• Ability to float within metro emergency departments to meet operational needs

Responsibilities:

• Deliver patient-centered emergency care in a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio environment
• Administer emergency medications, continuous IV sedation, paralytics, and vasopressors
• Participate in regular weekend shifts (every third weekend) and float between metro emergency units as required
• Use EPIC for comprehensive and accurate electronic charting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes within a 240-bed facility

Shift details include mid-shifts (14:45 - 03:15) on a 6-week schedule with coverage of 8 weekend shifts per period. Staff wear navy scrubs to maintain a professional and consistent appearance.

Kansas City, MO, offers a vibrant urban lifestyle with rich cultural attractions, diverse dining options, and an affordable cost of living. The region supports work-life balance with accessible outdoor activities and a reassuring community environment.

This contract role is ideal for skilled emergency nursing professionals seeking a challenging assignment within a supportive and accredited hospital atmosphere. Candidates must live at least 75 miles from the facility and are expected to commit to a flexible floating schedule without on-call requirements.

Explore this compelling opportunity to advance your emergency nursing career in a well-respected community hospital. Apply now to contribute your skills to critical patient care in one of the Midwests premier medical centers.