Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse (Cardiac Care RN)

Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse (Cardiac Care RN) – Kansas City, MO

Employment Type: Full-Time Available Shifts: Days & Nights | Rotating Weekends Compensation: $30.04 – $41.50/hour Shift Differential: +$4.00/hour Nights & Weekends Sign-On Bonus:

• Nights: $30,000 Sign-On Bonus (2-Year Commitment)
• Days: $12,000 Sign-On Bonus (2-Year Commitment)

Relocation Assistance: Available on a Case-by-Case Basis

Overview

A high-acuity cardiac telemetry and progressive cardiac care unit in Kansas City is seeking Cardiac Care Registered Nurses (RNs) to support a fast-paced cardiovascular patient population within a major Level I Trauma and STEMI-capable hospital environment.

This unit provides exposure to complex cardiac and post-procedural patients, including open-heart recovery, post-cardiac catheterization care, pacemaker/AICD management, ablations, and cardiovascular surgical patients.

The role is ideal for nurses seeking strong cardiac progression opportunities, advanced telemetry exposure, and experience caring for critically ill cardiovascular patients within a collaborative team-based environment.

Unit Highlights

• Cardiac telemetry and progressive cardiac care focus
• Comprehensive STEMI and stroke-capable facility
• Exposure to:
  • Open-heart recovery patients
  • Post-cardiac catheterization patients
  • Pacemaker/AICD placements
  • Cardiac ablations
  • Cardiovascular surgical recovery
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:
  • Typically 1:3–1:5
  • Maximum assignment capped at 5 patients
• Team-oriented and fast-paced clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care to cardiac telemetry and cardiovascular recovery patients
• Monitor and assess patients recovering from cardiac procedures and cardiovascular surgeries
• Administer medications, telemetry monitoring, and cardiac-related interventions
• Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families regarding cardiac recovery, medications, and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support evidence-based cardiac nursing practices

Qualifications

Required

• Active Missouri RN license
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• BLS certification upon hire
• ACLS certification within 6 months
• Minimum 1 year of acute care cardiac nursing or related experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills

Preferred

• Cardiac telemetry or progressive care experience
• Post-open-heart recovery experience
• STEMI or cardiovascular surgical patient exposure
• Prior acute care hospital experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive cardiac specialty nursing compensation
• Night and weekend shift differentials
• Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus for night shift
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid family leave eligibility
• Tuition assistance and certification support
• Employee wellness and mental health resources
• Career advancement opportunities within cardiovascular nursing

Ideal For

This role is ideal for telemetry, PCU, Med Surg, or cardiac nurses seeking stronger cardiovascular acuity exposure and progression into advanced cardiac care nursing within a high-volume acute care environment.

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