Telemetry RN
Kansas City, Missouri
Research Medical Center

RN Telemetry Travel Assignment

Overview

• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Employment type: Travel
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Unit: Cardiac telemetry
• Bed count: 29
• Patient ratio: 1:4

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Telemetry (1 year of experience)
• Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience

Key Clinical Experience

• Post-cardiac procedural care, including ablations, cardiac catheterizations, post-op day 1 open heart, and permanent pacemaker placements
• Ability to administer and titrate IV medications such as insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone

Unit Environment

• Fast-paced environment
• Family-like atmosphere
• Floating to any area where competency has been demonstrated

Scheduling

• Must work full-time hours
• Includes 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period

Common Unit Procedures

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

Additional Notes

• Uses Meditech for documentation
• Required uniform: navy blue scrubs; black scrub pants with navy blue top are also allowed
• Expected to follow patient experience standards focused on courtesy, responsiveness, and bedside communication