Acute care nurse jobs in Kansas City

Yes, you’ll need the appropriate state licensure to work as an acute care nurse, and requirements can vary. 

Kansas City spans across both Missouri and Kansas and requirements will differ depending on the area you work in. If you live in another Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state and hold a valid multi-state RN license, you can practice in both Kansas and Missouri without a separate license. Your Favorite recruiter will confirm what applies to you and help you through licensing and credentialing so it doesn’t delay your start.

An acute care nurse’s day-to-day responsibilities typically include:

• Assessing and monitoring acutely ill patients
• Administering medications and treatments and tracking patient response
• Recognizing changes in patient condition and escalating care when needed
• Carrying out and updating nursing care plans
• Collaborating with physicians and the wider care team
• Educating patients and families about care and discharge
• Documenting care accurately throughout each shift

Favorite pays employees weekly, by direct deposit or paper check. This applies to acute care nurses unless the facility you work with chooses a bi-weekly schedule.

It varies by situation, but the time from application to an acute care nurse offer can be as short as 24 to 48 hours. Licensing and credentialing timelines differ from state to state, so it’s worth starting that process early.

Favorite places acute care nurses across a range of Kansas City settings, including:

• Hospital acute care and medical-surgical units
• Intensive and intermediate care units
• Specialty acute care departments

Not sure which setting suits you? Talk to one of our recruiters and they’ll match you to an environment that fits your skills and lifestyle.