Telemetry – RN

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Job ID: 879163

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,125.83

Job Title

Travel RN – Cardiac Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Kansas City, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 13-Week Assignment | Projected Start: September 21, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 29-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips continuously throughout the shift
• Administer and titrate IV medications including insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone
• Perform and assist with unit procedures including IV insertions, NGT placement and maintenance, chest tube maintenance, Foley insertions, and temporary pacemaker management
• Provide post-cardiac procedural care for patients following ablations, cardiac catheterizations, Post-Op Day 1 open heart surgery, and permanent pacemaker placements
• Uphold patient experience standards by engaging patients respectfully, involving them in bedside shift report, and responding promptly to call lights

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for the state of Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, or ICU experience
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips
• Experience with post-cardiac procedural care and IV medication titration
• Ability to work full-time hours including 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period; must be willing to float to areas of demonstrated competency

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with Meditech electronic documentation system
• Experience with equipment such as Alaris IV pumps, temporary pacemakers, wound vacs, bladder scanners, and telemetry monitors
• Experience using mobile communication platforms in a clinical team setting

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, fast-paced unit recognized by the American Heart Association with a “Get With the Guidelines – Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll” designation
• Work alongside a supportive team with a family-like atmosphere where travel nurses have historically found long-term opportunities

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