Cardiac Telemetry RN
Independence, MO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry (Days)

Location

Independence, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Day Shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Expected 3 shifts/week including rotating weekends (Saturday/Sunday for days)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit with patient ratios of 4–5:1
• Care for post-cath patients (no sheath removal), pacemaker placement patients, and stroke patients
• Administer and monitor cardiac drips including amiodarone and Cardizem
• Utilize facility EMR (Meditech), Pyxis, Alaris pumps, and Welch Allyn vitals equipment
• Float as needed to other telemetry departments, med-surg, and PCU
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure valid in Missouri (or compact eligibility)
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry or cardiac nursing experience
• Experience with post-cath recovery (no sheath removal), pacemaker placements, stroke patients, and cardiac drip management

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or experience
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR
• Experience in a high-volume cardiac telemetry setting

Why Join Us

• Join a well-staffed, structured cardiac telemetry unit with a supportive team environment and clear staffing ratios
• Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced acute care setting with diverse cardiac patient populations