RN - 19510034

KS Olathe Medical Center • Olathe, KS

13h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will provide care to patients with critical needs in a fast-paced progressive care unit. The role requires independent clinical judgment, strong critical-thinking skills, and the ability to manage patient care and respond to emergencies. The nurse may float to the ICU and inpatient units, including Med/Surg, Med/Tele, Acute/Tele, and the ED when qualified by prior experience. Patient ratios are a maximum of 3:1 or 4:1.

The position is scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 1900 to 0730, and requires working every other weekend and holidays according to unit needs. Orientation includes two days at the primary location, two days of Director of Nursing training at an alternative location, and one day of virtual Epic training. This is a nicotine-free facility. CBC, drug screens, and lab work must be completed within 72 hours of acceptance. Non-billable orientation hours are included. The current EMR is EPIC.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent experience in Critical Care, ICU, or Emergency Department.
• Strong critical-thinking skills.
• Experience with BiPAP, chest tubes, PICC lines, and laboratory draws.
• Ability to operate independently without a vascular access team, make consult calls, and conduct codes.
• Current Kansas RN or Compact RN license.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.
• Willingness to float to ICU and inpatient units, including Med/Surg, Med/Tele, Acute/Tele, and ED with prior experience.
• Willingness to work every other weekend and holidays based on unit needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with open-heart surgery patients on Day 2 or Day 3 with pacer wires.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with critical needs in a progressive care unit.
• Work independently and use strong critical-thinking skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Operate without a vascular access team, make consult calls, and conduct codes.
• Float to the ICU and inpatient units, including Med/Surg, Med/Tele, Acute/Tele, and the ED when qualified by prior experience.
• Work every other weekend and holidays based on unit needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree