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

Location

Independence, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Full-Time, Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Telemetry unit with patient ratios of 1:3–1:4 (AM) and 1:4–1:5 (PM), utilizing patient care techs when available
• Perform advanced assessment and critical thinking in the management of telemetry patients, including monitoring cardiac rhythms via bedside cardiac monitors
• Manage vasoactive drips and operate unit equipment including BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo Feeding Pumps
• Assist with or support Central Line and PICC line placement procedures
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech documentation system
• Participate in bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds in alignment with patient experience standards

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri or compact state eligibility
• Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 1 year of Telemetry or related nursing experience
• Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills
• Experience with management of vasoactive drips
• Willingness to float to MedSurg units as needed per floating policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with Meditech electronic documentation system
• Familiarity with BiPAP, High-Flow Nasal Cannula therapy, and IV pump management
• Experience in a facility with Level 2 Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, or Bariatric accreditations
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with strong interpersonal communication skills

Why Join Us

• Join a recognized Telemetry unit that has received Unit of Distinction honors and operates as a Designated Education Unit, offering a strong professional environment for travel nurses
• Work with newly upgraded cardiac monitors that allow visual display of cardiac rhythms in each patient room, supporting high-quality, technology-forward care