Telemetry RN
Kansas City, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN Telemetry Travel Assignment

Location

• Kansas City, Missouri

Contract

• 13 weeks
• Travel assignment
• 36 hours per week

Unit Overview

• 29-bed cardiac telemetry unit
• Patient ratio: 1:4
• Fast-paced environment
• Uses Meditech for documentation

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Telemetry (1 year of experience)
• Telemetry experience within the last year
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience
• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS
• Experience with post-cardiac procedural care including ablations, cardiac catheterizations, post-operative day 1 open heart surgery, and permanent pacemaker placements
• Experience administering and titrating IV medications including insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone

Unit Responsibilities

• IV insertions
• NGT placement and maintenance
• Chest tube maintenance
• Temporary pacemakers
• Foley insertions

Scheduling and Work Expectations

• Must work full-time hours, including 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period
• May be floated to any area where competency has been demonstrated

Work Environment

• Charge nurse, unit secretary, and PCT support available
• Family-like atmosphere
• Some contracts transition to full-time employment

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs
• Black scrub pants may be worn with a navy blue top