Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Kansas City, MO
GLC On-The-Go
4x12 hrs

Travel RN - Telemetry | Kansas City, MO | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $2,745 - $2,889
• Guaranteed Hours: 48
• Shift: 19:00-07:00 (12 Hours)
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: 2

Join a leading acute-care hospital as a Travel RN specializing in Telemetry in Kansas City, MO. This is a fantastic opportunity for dedicated nursing professionals looking to make a difference in a fast-paced environment. Our unit is known for its family-like atmosphere, where tenured and new staff collaborate to provide exceptional patient care.

Unit Specifics:

• Unit Name: 4 North Cardiac Telemetry
• Number of Beds: 29
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Unit Staffing Description: Charge Nurse, Unit Secretary, and PCTs available
• Type of Equipment: Alaris IV Pumps, SCD machines, Hill Rom beds, and more
• Documentation System: Meditech

Scheduling Requirements: Must work full-time hours, including 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period. Contract Nurses will be floated to any area where they have demonstrated competency.

Patient Experience Requirements: Align with our patient experience goals by treating every patient with courtesy and respect. Engage with patients by using their preferred name and making personal connections.

Requested Skill Set:

• Must have Cardiac Telemetry or PCU/ICU experience
• Ability to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips
• Experience with post-cardiac procedural care (Ablations, cardiac catheterizations, Post Op Day 1 Open Heart, permanent Pacemaker placements)
• Administer and titrate IV medications such as insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone

Procedures Performed on Unit: IV insertions, NGT placement and maintenance, Chest Tube maintenance, Temporary Pacemakers, Foley insertions.

Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs; may wear black scrub pants with Navy Blue top.

Awards/Recognition: AHA has awarded us Get With the Guidelines-Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and join our dedicated team, apply now!