Surgical ICU RN — Advanced Critical Care Leader

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse (RN) for the Surgical ICU in Kansas City. The role provides professional nursing care, collaborates with families and the health care team, and ensures safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates will hold an active RN license in Kansas or a compact state, have ADN with a BSN plan, and maintain BLS certification. The department values teamwork, continuous improvement, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of Kansas or compact license.
• BSN degree or plan to obtain BSN within five years after ADN-based hire.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care through assessment, documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Carries out care plans tailored to the unit competencies and patient population.
• Coordinates care delivery and education with patients, families and health care team.
• Adheres to organizational policies to ensure safe patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Care coordination

BLS certification

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse (RN) for the Surgical ICU in Kansas City. The role provides professional nursing care, collaborates with families and the health care team, and ensures safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates will hold an active RN license in Kansas or a compact state, have ADN with a BSN plan, and maintain BLS certification. The department values teamwork, continuous improvement, and patient-centered care.