Stepdown Registered Nurse | Kansas City, Missouri

Support patients recovering from acute medical conditions in a dynamic stepdown unit located in Kansas City, MO. This contract position offers the opportunity to apply your Registered Nurse skills in a setting that bridges intensive care and general medical-surgical care, delivering specialized nursing interventions.\n\nQualifications and Desired Experience : \n

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with stepdown or progressive care experience\n
• Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and critical thinking related to acute care needs\n
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans\n
• Strong communication skills for patient and family education\n\nResponsibilities and Duties : \n
• Monitor patients transitioning from intensive care to lower-acuity settings, ensuring timely identification of clinical changes\n
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to physician orders and unit protocols\n
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families regarding care plans and discharge instructions\n
• Document patient progress and communicate changes effectively during shift hand-offs\n\nLocation : \nKansas City, MO offers a vibrant urban environment with a blend of cultural attractions, parks, and renowned healthcare facilities. Known for its rich jazz heritage and barbecue cuisine, the city provides a welcoming atmosphere and numerous recreational opportunities for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and lifestyle balance.\n\nAdditional Information : \nThis contract position allows flexible scheduling options suitable for professionals seeking to expand their clinical experience in a stepdown unit setting while maintaining work-life balance.\n\nTake the next step in your nursing career by applying to contribute your expertise in this important transitional care role within the thriving healthcare community of Kansas City.