Specialty RN Per Diem 12 Hr - PMC ICU

Providence Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS is seeking an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) RN for a temporary, per‑diem assignment through March 31, 2026. The role requires critical care skills, bedside assessments, and swift decision‑making in life‑threatening situations.

You will monitor patients with advanced equipment, administer medications and IV fluids, and collaborate closely with the ICU team to adjust care plans.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care; critical care preferred.
• CCRN certification preferred; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients by assessments, care plans and interventions.
• Use monitoring equipment to track vital signs and parameters continuously.
• Safely administer medications and IV fluids with careful monitoring.
• Manage life-support devices such as ventilators and dialysis machines.
• Provide family education and communicate with the medical team for care plans.
• Document care accurately and maintain infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

ICU nursing

Critical care

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Infection control

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

ACLS

Tools

Cardiac monitors

Ventilators

Infusion pumps

Capnography

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

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 decision s , and will be compassionate to all patient s . 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:

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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