Specialty RN Per Diem 12 Hr - PMC ICU

Providence Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services is seeking an Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse for Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. This per diem/seasonal role runs through March 31, 2026 with 12-hour shifts and variable scheduling.

The ICU RN will monitor critically ill patients, manage life-support devices, administer medications, and collaborate with the medical team to modify care plans. A valid RN license, BLS, and ACLS are required; critical care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS certificate at hire and maintained.
• ACLS certificate at hire and maintained.
• Critical Care Course preferred.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital; critical care preferred.
• CCRN Certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients by performing detailed assessments, developing care plans, and implementing complex nursing interventions.
• Use advanced equipment like cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and capnography devices to track vital signs and parameters.
• Safely administer medications, IV fluids, and blood products with precise dosing and timing, monitoring patient responses.
• Manage life-support devices such as ventilators, dialysis machines, and cardiac monitors.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients' families, acting as a liaison for care understanding.
• Document all aspects of patient care and maintain infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Critical care

Nursing

Vital signs monitoring

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Cardiac monitors

Ventilators

Infusion pumps

Capnography devices

Pulse oximeters

Blood pressure monitors

Job description

Overview

Department: Intensive Care Unit/ICU

Employment Type: Temp/Seasonal through March 31, 2026

Shifts Available: 12 hour, variable

Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS

The Intensive Care RN (ICU RN) will be responsible for providing intensive care to patients with life-threatening conditions. The ICU RN will have advanced skills in critical care settings, make quick decisions, and will be compassionate to all patients. An ICU RN monitors vital signs, blood oxygen levels, administer IV Fluids, and communicates effectively to the medical team to modify care plans accordingly.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients by performing detailed assessments, developing care plans, and implementing complex nursing interventions

• Use advanced equipment like cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and capnography devices to continuously track vital signs and physiological parameters

• Safely administer medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products with precise dosing and timing, closely monitoring patient responses to ensure effectiveness and prevent adverse reactions

• Manage life-support devices such as ventilators, dialysis machines, and cardiac monitors

• Provide emotional support and education to patients' families, acting as a liaison to ensure they understand the care being provided

• Document all aspects of patient care to ensure continuity and compliance while rigorously maintaining infection control and safety protocols to protect vulnerable patients

Qualifications

Education, Work Experience & Qualifications:

1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Completion of Critical Care Course preferred. 4. Basic ArrhythmiaInterpretation within 30 days of hire.5. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 6. Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.7. Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred. 8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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