MedSurg

Medical-Surgical Nurse – Transplant Nephrology Unit

Location: Kansas City, MO

Shift & Schedule:

• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (nights)
• 4 x 12-hour shifts
• 3 weekend shifts per month
• 48 guaranteed hours weekly
• No on-call requirement

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

About the Role:

The facility's transplant nephrology unit cares for patients with acute and chronic kidney conditions, including post-kidney transplant patients. You'll provide direct nursing care to a diverse patient population with varying medical and surgical diagnoses, managing pre- and post-operative care, medication administration, and symptom management. While dialysis care occurs off the unit, you'll coordinate closely with nephrology and transplant teams.

A virtual nurse completes patient admissions, allowing you to focus on direct bedside care and patient assessments.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient condition
• Manage medication administration and treatments per physician orders
• Coordinate pre- and post-operative care, including wound care and pain management
• Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on care coordination and discharge planning
• Document assessments and interventions accurately
• Follow infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Manage a typical patient load of 4–6 patients per shift

Requirements:

• Active RN license (state or compact)
• ADN minimum; BSN preferred
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• 1+ years of medical-surgical nursing experience
• CMSRN certification preferred
• Ability to manage diverse patient caseloads

Unit Details:

• Royal blue scrubs (black pants acceptable)
• Unit secretary available during day shift; PCTs and unit educator on staff
• Supportive team environment with recognition programs