Travel Contract

Travel LPN / LVN
Kansas City, Missouri
Research Medical Center

$1,170/week
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Job Opportunity: LPN/LVN at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO

Position Details

  • Specialty: LPN/LVN
  • Employment Type: Travel
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Information

  • Hospital System: HCA Healthcare (Parent)
  • Facility: Research Medical Center
  • Location: Kansas City, Missouri
  • Unit Name: 3 North MedSurg
  • Number of Beds: 49
  • Patient Ratios: 1:5

Unit Specifics

  • Staffing:
    • 1 Unit Secretary
    • 5 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) on Days
    • 3 PCTs on Nights
  • Type of Equipment:
    • Welch Allen / Dynamap VS machines
    • Bladder scanner
    • Hoyer lift
    • Sara Steady
    • Wound vacs
  • Documentation System: Meditech
  • Scheduling Requirements:
    • 12-hour shifts
    • 3 weekend shifts within a 4-week schedule period
  • Floating Policy: Same as facility policy
  • Patient Experience Requirements:
    • Personal connections with patients
    • AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)
    • Bedside shift report
    • Hourly rounding

Hiring Profile

Required Skills

  • Licenses/Certifications:
    • MO RN license
    • BLS certification
  • Procedures Performed on Unit:
    • IVs
    • Foley catheters
    • External urinary catheters
    • Wound care
    • Post-operative care
    • Tracheostomy care
    • NG tubes
    • Feeding tubes

Dress Code

  • Required Uniform:
    • Navy blue scrub top
    • Navy or black scrub pants
    • Undershirt and/or scrub jacket (if worn, must be navy, white, or black)
    • No sweatshirts or track jackets allowed

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About Kansas City, MO

As a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse in Kansas City, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Kansas City is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • The average high in summer is around 89°F, and the average low in winter is around 20°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Kansas City, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Kansas City is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
  • Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar, but a car is often necessary for getting around the city and its suburbs.
Demographics
  • Kansas City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
  • There is a sizable population of travel nurses due to the city's numerous healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Kansas City offers a vibrant food scene with numerous BBQ restaurants, jazz clubs, and museums to explore.
  • The city also has opportunities for outdoor activities and sports, making it a lively and engaging place to live.
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