Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Independence, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Independence, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry (Night Shift)

Location

Independence, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Projected Start: August 10, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit with patient ratios of 4–5:1
• Care for post-cath patients (no sheath removal), pacemaker placement patients, and stroke patients
• Administer and monitor cardiac drips including amiodarone and Cardizem
• Utilize facility EMR (Meditech), Pyxis, Alaris pumps, and Welch Allyn vitals machines
• Float to other telemetry departments, med-surg, or PCU as needed
• Participate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with expected weekend rotation (3 shifts per 4-week schedule)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for practice in Missouri
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry or cardiac nursing experience
• Experience with post-cath recovery (no sheath removal), pacemaker placements, stroke patients, and cardiac drip management

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or experience
• Prior travel nursing experience in a cardiac or telemetry setting

Why Join Us

• Join a well-staffed, high-energy cardiac telemetry unit with a strong team culture and clear clinical focus
• Expected 48 hours per week may be available, offering expanded clinical experience in a dynamic acute care environment