Registered Nurse - PRN Seasonal

Research Medical Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education support

Job summary

Research Medical Center is seeking Seasonal PRN Registered Nurses for inpatient and ED units in the Kansas City area. Openings cover ER, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac, Med Surg, Ortho/Spine, PCU and Neuro Trauma with at least 1 year of hospital RN experience.

Positions require minimum 72 hours per pay period and weekend shifts every 4 weeks. Seasonal staff are PRN with no guaranteed hours, eligible for a completion bonus if called off, and able to apply to FT/PT/PRN vacancies after the period.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of RN experience in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient’s condition during admission and each shift, reporting changes.
• Administer medications and document care in the medical record.
• Provide timely, compassionate patient care and respond to requests.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, and medications.

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) PRN Seasonal Registered Nurse (Inpatient and ED units) you want with your current employer? We have exciting opportunities for you to join one of our hospitals in the Kansas City area which are part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Seasonal Position Requirements and Incentives:

• Seasonal position for 11/9/26 -2/27/27
• Available Units: Emergency Room (ER), ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Specialty, Med Surg, Ortho & Spine Specialty, Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Neuro Trauma [must have minimum one (1) year with direct nursing experience with patient population to qualify for Seasonal PRN RN openings]
• All Seasonal RNs are required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period (0.9 FTEs) during the seasonal period.
• Two (2) weekend shifts are required for each 4-week period if applicable.
• During the 16-week period, the employee is required to work one holiday shift as defined by Department Manager or designee.
• Seasonal Staff are PRN status employees and are subject to first call-off. There is no guarantee of hours by the hospital. However, if employees are called off by the facility, then they will still be eligible for the completion bonus.
• Seasonal Staff will not be eligible for benefits, except 401 (k) and retirement contribution per the PRN policy.
• Staff members classified in the Seasonal Program are eligible for Critical Staffing Need Differential payments, when approved for their department and after they have completed three scheduled shifts in a week (i.e. 4th shift is paid Critical Staffing Differential)
• Shifts may vary based on needs of the department.
• After the completion period has been met, employees are eligible to apply to open FT/PT/PRN vacancies.
• Current PRN employees with 0.001 or .3 FTE commitment can be considered for this program. Based on business needs, the seasonal program can be ended at any time.
• This program cannot be combined with Seasonal Incentive Program.

Must have at least 1 year of RN experience in a hospital environment

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse Diploma

No Travel Required

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status