The Gypsy Nurse brings you this travel nurse Destination report on North Kansas City Hospital in Kansas City, MO

North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 691-2000

Facility info: # Total beds, teaching/non, trauma level
451 bed non-teaching, non trauma

Unit: Medical/Surgical

Nurse/Patient Ratio:
1:7 maximum on nights

Supportive Staff
46 Bed Unit

Varied number of CNA’s
Unit Secretary until 9pm
Charge RN with no patient load

Parking availability/cost
Free parking available for staff

Staff acceptance of Traveler
Fair

Rants
Very busy hospital.  Staff could have been more helpful/supportive.  Obtaining medications in a timely manner from hospital pharmacy was an ongoing issue.  High Acuity patients.

Raves
High level of patient acuity.  Good environment for learning.

Would you return?
I would consider returning.

Housing

• Studio Apartment
  • Company provided
  • Completely furnished with furniture, dishes, linens, etc
  • Cable and internet included
  • Fitness Center on site
• Cost
  • Within housing stipend allowance
• Pet-Friendly
  • Yes.  No additional fee.
• Parking Availability/Cost
  • Parking on-site/covered
• Drive time to work
  • 10 minutes
• Availability of public transportation
  • Readily available
• Safety
  • Secured building with key card access
• Convenience: Grocery, bank, etc
  • Easily accessible in short walk 10-20 minutes

My Neighborhood Recommendations

• Restaurants
  • Arthur Bryant’s BBQ
  • Westport Fleamarket Bar and Grill
• Activities
  • Power and Light District
    • Tons of restaurants, nightlife and shopping 
  • Boulevard Brewing Company
    • Free tours and tastings
• Sights
  •  WWI Museum
  •  Steamboat Arabia 
• Would you return? YES

What I Liked Most

Kansas city was a vibrant and exciting town.  There was always something going on.  I was housed right downtown and in walking distance of most anything.  It was an enjoyable city to explore.  My favorite thing in KC was calling 3 Girls for a ‘drive-by’.  Best cupcakes I’ve ever had!

What I liked Least

I was in KC during the winter time.  Although I still had an enjoyable time, I would love to return during the summer.

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As a travel nursing educator, Candy aka Gypsy Nurse, RN has worked in healthcare for nearly 20 years, working up the ranks from CNA to LPN to RN. For the past eight years, she’s worked as a travel nurse, allowing her to practice and live in 14 states throughout the U.S. She regularly shares advice for those interested in travel nurse jobs on her website at: www.thegypsynurse.com.

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