Travel Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,177 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele (PCU) position at a community hospital, requiring at least 2 years of recent specialty experience and both MO and KS RN licenses in hand.

Details

• 240-bed community hospital with a 16-bed ICU
• Med/Surg Telemetry (PCU) unit serving a diverse patient population including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, GI, GU/renal, and post-procedural cases
• Patient conditions include AMI, cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure, chest pain, vascular/PVD, sepsis/infection, pneumonia, ETOH withdrawal, SI, GI bleed, and pre/post cath patients
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period, with shifts falling on any combination of Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
• Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities
• No on-call requirements
• Charting via Epic
• Telemetry monitoring equipment used on unit
• Parking is free

Requirements

• Active MO RN license (or compact equivalent) and KS RN license — both must be in hand at time of consideration; unwillingness to float across state lines may result in cancellation
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Tele specialty experience required, with at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months and no employment gap greater than 90 days in the past year
• Community hospital experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, NIHSS
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, CPI
• Required clinical skills include: cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, rapid response, post cardiac angiogram/cath/MI care, feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis management, blood product administration, central/PICC/peripheral line care, IV starts, heparin protocols, non-titrated cardiac and vasoactive drip management, PCA, CVA care, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy management, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac
• Preferred skills include: sheath removal, port access, phlebotomy, and total joint replacement care
• Previous charge RN experience preferred
• 2 professional references required — one must be supervisor-level or above; the second may be a charge RN; all references must be from individuals who have worked with the candidate within the past year
• Pending licenses are not accepted

Additional Information

• Navy scrubs required
• Charge RN assignments may be required as needed per unit
• Holiday shift coverage required as needed per unit
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• RTO requests are limited to a maximum of 7 days for the contract
• Block scheduling is not available
• Travel partners are not accepted for this position
• Orientation modules are required as part of onboarding compliance (approximately 10–15 hours total) and are completed prior to start
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-728966. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.