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St. Joseph Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

RN

Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 20

Shift
12-hour days
Unit
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What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour days
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

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Pay

Sign-on bonus
$20,000

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Bonus Amount

$20,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

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Overview

  • Shifts Available: Days
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Hours: 12-hr options – Self Schedule
  • Location: St Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

Join Our Cardiac Care Team in Kansas City!

Are you a passionate nursing professional ready to make a meaningful impact on cardiac care unit? We’re seeking a Cardiac Care Registered Nurse to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care to patients with heart-related conditions in a dynamic, patient-focused environment.

As part of our innovative Cardiac Care Unit, you’ll collaborate with experienced practitioners in a supportive setting that prioritizes professional growth and improved patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to work with cutting-edge practices and contribute to a team dedicated to advancing cardiac health.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but are not limited to):

Deliver direct patient care in the Cardiac Care Unit, including assessments, medication administration, and documentation. Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to arrhythmias and emergencies promptly. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. Operate and maintain specialized equipment (e.g., ventilators, central lines, cardiac monitors). Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions.

Qualifications

Education, Work Experience &

Qualifications

Current and valid state RN License. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred. Ventilator Management experience preferred. Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification; preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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Requirements

  • Education, Work Experience &
  • Current and valid state RN License.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
  • Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
  • Ventilator Management experience preferred.
  • Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification; preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  • Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
  • Employment Status
  • Full Time

Place

City
Kansas City, Missouri
Median rent
$1,238/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$69,166/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
7% below the national average

Kansas City area index 92.5, where 100 is the national average.

CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
233

Straddling the Missouri–Kansas border, Kansas City serves up world-class barbecue, jazz heritage, and wide-reaching suburbs at an easygoing pace. Fountain-lined boulevards and revitalized downtown districts give nurses a midsize metro with surprising culture—minus the coastal price tag or daily gridlock. A practical, friendly relocation choice for healthcare professionals seeking Midwestern stability.

Map showing the location of Kansas City, MO
Approximate location in Kansas City, MO. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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St. Joseph Medical Center, located in Kansas City, Missouri (64114), is a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization operating as part of Saint Joseph Health System. The organization is committed to helping its communities thrive through a Gospel-inspired healing mission. The medical…

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