Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN
Lees Summit, Missouri
Saint Luke's East - Lee's Summit

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lees Summit, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:45 - 7:15)
• Average Daily Census: 29 patients
• Unit Size: 30 beds/rooms
• Patient Population: General intermediate care, including sepsis/infection, wounds, CHF, cardiac arrhythmias, AMI, CVA/TIA, altered mental status, ETOH withdrawal, suicidal ideation, post-op, ortho, urology procedures, GI bleed
• Unit Type: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele), PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Weekend Requirement: 4-6 shifts every 6 weeks
• Floating: Floating within service line and to sister facilities as needed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (home must be at least 75 miles away)
• On-call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Direct Observation Unit (DOU), Intermediate Care (IMC), or Stepdown units
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
  • Education verification of highest nursing degree
  • State-specific searches and registries as applicable
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year
  • Fit mask (N95) annual renewal required
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Drug testing within 1 year, including specific drug panels
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Sep-Apr)
  • Immunity or vaccination documentation for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
  • HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Regulatory Compliance Education (annual)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies acknowledgment
  • Orientation modules completion (approx. 16 hours via WorkRamp)
• Competency Exams:

  • Unit-specific competency exam (annual)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (new contracts, 80% pass rate)
  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Additional Information

• Restrictions: No pending licenses accepted
• Return to Office (RTO): No more than 7 days allowed
• Special Requirements: Experience with intermediate care population and complex cardiac and post-op care
• Drug Screen: Must include amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP
• Floating: May float within service line and to sister facilities as needed

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with telemetry and medical-surgical skills who are comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced, intermediate care setting. Prior travel experience is preferred but not required.