Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU/Burn

Unit Overview

This unit provides specialized care for patients in a mixed acuity environment, focusing on both burn and critical care. The unit features:

• Number of Beds: 6
• Patient Ratios: Varies based on acuity; Adult only
• Staffing Description: Charge Nurse, RNs, Nurse Externs, Paramedics
• Equipment: Alaris IV Pumps, Hill-Rom beds with call light systems, GE Cardiac monitoring systems
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: 3 weekend shifts in a 4-week scheduling period
• Floating Policy: Float to similar units (ICU/PCU/CCU); agency staff float first when necessary

Patient Experience Expectations

All staff are required to uphold the mission and values of the organization, treating every patient with courtesy and respect. Adherence to bedside shift report procedures is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC
• Preferred Certifications: NIH, ABLS
• ICU or PCU experience is required; burn experience is preferred
• Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring and drip titration
• Experience with cardiac rhythms is essential

Advanced Skills

Additional skills that enhance team capability include:

• NIH certification
• ABLS certification (preferred)
• Hemodynamic training

Procedures Performed on Unit

The following procedures are routinely conducted:

• Debridement
• Dressing changes
• Line insertion
• Chest tube insertions and maintenance
• Post-operative procedural care

Dress Code

The required uniform consists of:

• Navy blue scrub tops
• Navy blue or black scrub pants
• Scrub jackets
• No T-shirts, hoodies, or sweatshirts permitted

Team Environment

This unit prides itself on a collaborative multidisciplinary approach, featuring:

• A dedicated burn surgeon and advanced practice provider
• Critical care intensivists available 24/7
• A supportive, teamwork-oriented atmosphere
• Experienced core staff creating a family-like environment
• Travel nurse friendly policies
• Unit-based paramedic support
• Use of mobile phones for effective communication with providers and staff
• AirStrip technology for live cardiac monitoring
• A discharge lounge for enhanced patient transition

Location

This position is based in Kansas City, MO.

We invite qualified candidates to explore this opportunity and join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.