Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Kansas City, Missouri
[CLOSED] Kindred Hospital - Kansas City

Registered Nurse - LTAC

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Per Diem
Contract Length: 52 weeks (1 year)

Job Description

The LTAC/Telemetry Registered Nurse is responsible for providing patient care using the Nursing Process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies. This role requires critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership to ensure safe delivery of care. The nurse will maintain clinical competencies through continuing education, delegate patient care priorities based on staff education and experience, and supervise assigned personnel delivering patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Telemetry experience with at least 2 years total, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in a Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting
• Experience with ventilator and tracheostomy care

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Must be able to work in a Telemetry (Tele) environment
• Critical thinking and leadership skills are essential
• Must maintain clinical competencies through continuing education

This position requires accountability for patient care delivery, delegation, and supervision within an LTAC/Telemetry setting.