Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg/Telemetry Float - $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: 09/08/2026
• 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: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a MS/Tele Float Pool position requiring active MO or compact licensure, at least 2 years of recent specialty experience, and a willingness to float between units and facilities.

Details

• Night shift position, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• MS/Tele Float Pool serving a 30-bed unit with a patient census of up to 30
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Wide variety of intermediate-level patient cases including stroke (CVA/TIA), heart failure, respiratory failure, pneumonia, GI bleed, syncope, ETOH withdrawal, suicidal ideation, COVID/flu, C. diff, CBI, renal failure, cardiac drips, heparin management, and post-surgical patients requiring higher-level monitoring
• Required skills include telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management, cardiac monitoring, emergency response/Rapid Response Team use, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line management, IV starts, heparin protocols, cardiac drip management (no titration), CVA and pre/post neurosurgery care, HFNC, ABG interpretation, non-invasive airway management, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions
• Preferred skills include port access, vasoactive drip management (no titration), PCA, traumatic brain injury care, ortho trauma, total joint replacements, chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP management, and tracheostomy management
• Regular floating between departments, units, and facilities is required
• 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period (combination of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• Charge RN assignments and holiday shift coverage required as needed
• No on-call requirement
• Charting performed in Epic

Requirements

• Active RN license in Missouri (MO) or a compact RN license currently in hand; both Kansas and Missouri licensure must be in hand prior to start due to floating requirements
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent MS/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
• Epic EMR experience strongly recommended given required charting system
• Candidate's home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• 2 professional references required: at least 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
• SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO is capped at 7 days for the duration of the contract
• Block scheduling is not available for this position
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are not eligible for this position
• Travel partners are not accepted
• Pre-assignment online modules totaling approximately 10–15 hours are required as part of compliance and must be completed prior to start
• No more than 7 days of RTO will be approved for the contract period

American Traveler Job ID #P-728962. 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 Float Pool

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.