Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Kansas City, MO
GHG Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2252.36

Opportunity:

RN - Cardiac Telemetry

Job Details:

• 48 hours guaranteed per scheduling period
• Must work full-time hours including 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period
• 29-bed cardiac telemetry unit with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Unit staffing includes Charge Nurse, Unit Secretary, and PCTs
• Must have cardiac telemetry or PCU/ICU experience with ability 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, and permanent pacemaker placements
• Must be able to administer and titrate IV medications such as insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone
• Procedures performed on unit include IV insertions, NGT placement and maintenance, chest tube maintenance, temporary pacemakers, and Foley insertions
• Equipment used includes Alaris IV Pumps, SCD machines, Hill Rom beds, Dinamap, Welch Allen Vital Machines, Wound Vacs, Temporary Pacemakers, Telemetry monitor, EKG Machine, Bladder Scanner, Doppler, and Imobile for team communication
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Contract nurses may be floated to any area where competency has been demonstrated
• Must align with patient experience goals by treating every patient with courtesy and respect, being responsive to call lights, using patients' preferred names, making personal connections, involving patients in bedside shift report, and always asking if there is anything else you can do before leaving the room
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Dress code: Navy Blue scrubs; may wear black scrub pants with Navy Blue top

Facility:

This hospital is a fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit that has been recognized by the American Heart Association with the Get With the Guidelines-Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll award. The unit fosters a tenured and welcoming staff with a family-like atmosphere, and many contract staff have successfully transitioned into full-time employees. The facility is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City offers a vibrant mix of world-class barbecue, a thriving arts and music scene, and a rich sports culture, making it an exciting place to live and work. The city provides an affordable cost of living combined with a strong sense of community and plenty of entertainment, dining, and outdoor recreation options for healthcare professionals seeking a dynamic work-life balance.

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.