ICU
Burn ICU — Travel RN | Nights | Kansas City, MO
This 13-week contract places you in a specialized Burn ICU caring for adult patients across a mixed acuity continuum — from ICU through PCU and telemetry level — with patients remaining in the unit from admission through discharge. The unit operates under a strong multidisciplinary model including dedicated burn surgeons, APPs, an intensivist, rehab, pharmacy, dietary, and case management, with critical care intensivist coverage available 24/7.
Shift & Schedule
- Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- 48 hours guaranteed per week
- 3 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling period
- No on-call required
Clinical Scope
- Debridement and complex wound/dressing care
- Central line insertion and maintenance
- Chest tube insertion and maintenance
- Post-operative procedural care
- CRRT management and hemodynamic drip titration
- Cardiac rhythm monitoring and hemodynamic assessment
Required Certifications
- BLS, ACLS, TNCC (required)
- NIH Stroke Scale certification (required)
- ABLS preferred but not required
Required Skills
- ICU-level clinical experience
- Burn experience preferred
- Proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring and drip titration
- CRRT training
Float Policy
Floating to like units (ICU/PCU/CCU) may be required; agency staff float first.
Dress Code
Navy blue scrub top; navy blue or black scrub pants; scrub jacket. No t-shirts, hoodies, or sweatshirts.
Unit Culture
Travel nurse-friendly environment with experienced core staff, unit-based paramedics, mobile communication devices, hyperbaric chamber capabilities with a dedicated hyperbaric RN, and a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.