Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Kansas City, MO
GHG Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2330.12

Opportunity:

RN - Cardiac Telemetry

Job Details:

• Work on a 29-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Must work full-time hours including 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period
• Support staff includes Charge Nurse, Unit Secretary, and Patient Care Technicians
• Document using Meditech electronic health record system
• Operate equipment including Alaris IV Pumps, SCD machines, Hill Rom beds, Dinamap monitors, Welch Allyn Vital Machines, Wound Vacs, Temporary Pacemakers, Telemetry monitors, EKG Machine, Bladder Scanner, Doppler, and Imobile communication system
• Must have Cardiac Telemetry or PCU/ICU experience
• Must be able to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips
• Must have experience with post cardiac procedural care including ablations, cardiac catheterizations, post-op day 1 open heart surgery, and permanent pacemaker placements
• Must be able to administer and titrate IV medications such as insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone
• Perform procedures including IV insertions, nasogastric tube placement and maintenance, chest tube maintenance, temporary pacemaker management, and Foley insertions
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Required dress code: Navy blue scrubs; black scrub pants may be worn with a navy blue top
• Must align with patient experience goals by treating every patient with courtesy and respect, using preferred names, making personal connections, involving patients in bedside shift report, and ensuring patient needs are met before leaving the room
• Contract nurses may be floated to any area where competency has been demonstrated

Facility:

This facility is a fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit recognized by the American Heart Association with the Get With the Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus with Honor Roll award. The unit fosters a family-like atmosphere among both tenured and new staff members, providing a welcoming and collaborative environment. The unit has a strong track record of successful contract assignments and utilizes modern communication technology to support seamless teamwork.

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City offers a vibrant and dynamic urban lifestyle with a rich cultural scene, world-famous barbecue, and a thriving arts and entertainment district, making it an exciting place to live and work. The city provides an affordable cost of living combined with a strong sense of community, excellent dining, sports teams, and easy access to outdoor recreation throughout the greater metro area.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.