Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Kansas City, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Kansas City, MO
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 903972

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry (Travel)

Location


Kansas City, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Travel | Nights | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 29-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Read and interpret EKG rhythms and telemetry strips continuously throughout the shift
• Administer and titrate IV medications including insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone
• Provide post-cardiac procedural care including ablations, cardiac catheterizations, Post-Op Day 1 Open Heart, and permanent pacemaker placements
• Perform and assist with unit procedures including IV insertions, NGT placement and maintenance, chest tube maintenance, temporary pacemaker management, and Foley insertions
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech and communicate effectively with the care team using Imobile; participate in bedside shift report and uphold patient experience standards

• Active RN licensure valid in the state of Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, or ICU experience
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Ability to work full-time hours including 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period; must be available to float to areas of demonstrated competency

• Experience with Meditech documentation system
• Familiarity with equipment such as Alaris IV pumps, temporary pacemakers, wound vacs, bladder scanners, and telemetry monitors
• Experience in a fast-paced cardiac environment with high-acuity patient populations

• Join a tenured, supportive team recognized with the AHA "Get With the Guidelines - Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll" designation, known for a collaborative, family-like atmosphere
• Expected 48 hours per week with the opportunity to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced cardiac unit where travel nurses have historically transitioned into long-term roles