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

Location

Independence, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Expected start November 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 drips including amiodarone and Cardizem
• Utilize facility EMR (Meditech), Pyxis, Alaris pumps, and Welch Allyn vitals machines
• Float as needed to other telemetry departments, med-surg, and PCU
• Work within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment including 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Saturday and Sunday for day shift)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience
• Experience with post-cath recovery (no sheath removal), pacemaker placements, stroke patients, and vasoactive drips (amiodarone, Cardizem)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or experience
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR
• Experience in a high-acuity cardiac or PCU setting

Why Join Us

• Join a well-staffed, high-energy cardiac telemetry unit with a strong team culture and clear support structure
• Gain valuable experience in a full-service cardiac setting with diverse patient acuity and procedures