Seasonal/Temp RN Emergency Services

Providence Medical Center • Kansas City, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Emergency Services role provides front-line emergency care in the Emergency Department at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. The nurse performs rapid assessments, administers treatments, and coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires expertise in emergency procedures, including starting IVs, administering medications, wound care, and basic life support, as well as sound decision-making and flexibility in high-pressure situations with changing priorities.

This is a temporary/seasonal position through March 31, 2026. Shifts are 12 hours and variable. The posting also lists the employment status as per diem.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months of hire.
• At least one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting.
• For Paramedic Base Station EDs: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• For EDAP-certified facilities: completion of emergency pediatric courses 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• For non-OB facilities: NRP (AHA) certificate within 90 days of hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Department experience preferred; experience in Critical Care, ICU, or Cardiac Care is also encouraged.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival, determine the severity of their condition, prioritize care, and follow standardized triage protocols to identify patients requiring immediate attention.
• Provide direct care for patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries, including administering medications, performing wound care or splinting, monitoring vital signs, and managing pain.
• Assist in stabilizing patients with severe illness or trauma and initiating life-saving interventions, including ACLS, PALS, and trauma care.
• Manage high-stress and rapidly changing situations while providing care to multiple patients, including during busy shifts or mass casualty events.
• Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, including diagnostic study results and symptoms.
• Stay current with EMTALA regulations and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed