Telemetry RN
Kansas City, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiac Telemetry unit requiring post-cardiac procedural experience and MO or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 29-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Supported by Charge Nurse, Unit Secretary, and PCTs
• 13-week assignment on a 7A-7P shift schedule
• Full-time scheduling required, including 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period
• Floating required to areas where competency has been demonstrated
• Uses Meditech documentation system
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, SCD machines, Hill Rom beds, Dinamap, Welch Allyn vital machines, wound vacs, temporary pacemakers, telemetry monitors, EKG machines, bladder scanners, Dopplers, and Imobile communication devices
• Performs IV insertions, NGT placement and maintenance, chest tube maintenance, temporary pacemaker management, and Foley insertions

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, or ICU
• Must be able to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips
• Experience with post-cardiac procedural care required, including ablations, cardiac catheterizations, post-op day 1 open heart, and permanent pacemaker placements
• Must be able to administer and titrate IV medications such as insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• Two professional references required for Missouri placements

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry environment
• Engage patients through personalized care practices, including bedside shift reporting and responsiveness to call lights
• Required dress code: Navy blue scrubs, with option for black scrub pants paired with a navy blue top
• Unit follows ICARE values and has received AHA recognition for Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus with Honor Roll
• Known for a tenured, family-like team atmosphere with many contract staff transitioning to permanent roles
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted