PCU 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

Registered Nurse – Telemetry (Travel)

Location

Independence, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Expected 36 hours/week

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)
• Perform advanced assessment and critical thinking in the care of telemetry patients, including management of vasoactive drips
• Operate and monitor unit equipment including BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo Feeding Pumps
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Assist with or support central line and PICC line placement procedures
• 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
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience
• Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to manage vasoactive drips

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a Level 2 Trauma Center or accredited Stroke/STEMI facility
• Familiarity with Meditech electronic health records
• Experience with BiPAP and Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannula equipment
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with flexibility to float to MedSurg units as needed

Why Join Us

• Work on a recognized unit that has received Unit of Distinction honors, featuring new cardiac monitors with in-room rhythm visibility and a Designated Education Unit designation
• Join a facility with multiple accreditations supporting a high-acuity, clinically rich environment ideal for experienced travel nurses