Registered Nurse - PCU @ BJC West - Saint Lukes Hospital Plaza

Details

Client Name

Saint Lukes Hospital Plaza

Job Type

Travel

Offering

Nursing

Profession

RN

Specialty

PCU

Job ID

34077615

Job Title

Registered Nurse - PCU @ BJC West - Saint Lukes Hospital Plaza

Weekly Pay

$2229.0

Shift Details

Shift

Night - 12x3 - 07PM

Scheduled Hours

36

Job Order Details

Start Date

10 / 27 / 2025

End Date

01 / 26 / 2026

Duration

13 Week(s)

Job Description

Job Title : Registered Nurse

Profession : Nursing

Specialty : PCU

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : Night

Hours per Shift : 12 hours

Experience : Minimum 2 years of experience required

License : Active nursing license required

Certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have :

Experience in PCU / DOU / IMC / Stepdown

Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias

Experience with Rapid Response Teams

Knowledge of pacemakers (temporary / permanent)

Experience with pre / post cardiac catheterization and surgery

Familiarity with TAVR and TR Band procedures

Ability to manage insulin drips and feeding tube care

Experience with blood product administration

Central and peripheral line care / management

Ability to start IVs and follow heparin protocols

Know how to manage cardiac and vasoactive drips, including titration

Familiarity with chest tubes and non-invasive airway management

Experience with isolation precautions and wound care

Description :

This position involves caring for thoracic and vascular surgery patients immediately post-operatively after recovery from anesthesia.

The role includes monitoring post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients upon transfer.

Patience population includes complex cases with multiple comorbidities such as advanced heart failure and end-stage renal disease.

Nurses will be responsible for managing various types of equipment, including chest tubes and epicardial wires.

Experience with telemetry and central venous access is required.

Daily responsibilities include dressing changes, incision care, and managing open wounds.

Candidates should have experience with blood product administration, including PRBC and FFP.

Responsibilities also include managing epidural / PCA pain management and performing bladder scans.

Nurses will collaborate with interdisciplinary support services, including physical therapy and respiratory services.

The average nurse-to-patient ratio is 1 : 4.

Weekend shifts are required, along with charge RN assignments as needed.

Clinicians may float within the service line to meet facility needs.

Client Details

Address

4320 Wornall Rd

City

Kansas City

State

MO

Zip Code

64111

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