Registered Nurse Med Surg/Telemetry Float
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Saint Luke's East - Lee's Summit

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry Float

Location

• Lees Summit, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week
• Shift hours: 18:45 to 7:15 (12-hour shifts)
• Total hours per week: 36

Unit and Patient Care

• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5
• Daily census approximately 30 patients in 30 rooms
• Intermediate level of care including stroke, heart failure, respiratory failure, pneumonia, GI bleeding, syncope, TIA, falls, COVID, flu, C. diff, post-surgical patients requiring higher level monitoring, renal failure, cardiac drips, and heparin protocols

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Weekend and Floating Requirements

• 8 weekend shifts required within a 6-week schedule period (Friday, Saturday, Sunday combination)
• Floating between departments, units, and facilities within scope of practice is required

Licensure and Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not mandatory
• Other certifications may be required based on unit specifics (e.g., MAB, CPI, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) — verify per unit

Skills and Competencies Required

• Experience in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry settings
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Gastrointestinal care including feeding tube management
• Renal care including pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills: blood product administration, central line, peripheral line, PICC line management, and IV starts
• Medication management: heparin protocols, cardiac drips (no titration)
• Neurological/psychiatric care: CVA, pre/post neurosurgery
• Respiratory care: high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, oxygen delivery devices, non-invasive airway management
• Wound care and isolation precautions
• Surgical drain management

Preferred Skills (Not mandatory)

• ER holding, Neuro stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience
• Accessing ports for IV therapy
• Management of vasoactive drips (no titration), PCA
• Traumatic brain injury care
• Orthopedic trauma and total joint replacements
• Chest tubes, external CPAP/BIPAP, tracheostomy management

Schedule and Work Conditions

• No on-call required
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Must be at least 75 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: no more than 7 days
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13 weeks (cancelled shifts must be full length)

Documentation and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued ID required (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• Professional license primary source verification (NURSYS for Missouri)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask (N95) testing required annually; must be able to pass fit test
• Immunizations and titers required or declinations accepted for:

  • Tdap (or Td for renewal)
  • TB testing (2-step PPD or equivalent)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• Background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly updates
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be completed prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required annually
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred within last year)
• Employment application must be submitted and approved before start
• Charting system used: EPIC

Additional Notes

• Floating between units and departments is a regular expectation
• Holiday shifts and charge nurse assignments may be required as needed
• Candidates must be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment with a wide variety of patient conditions
• Candidates must adhere to all facility policies and complete required orientation and training modules prior to start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience in telemetry or progressive care settings who is comfortable with floating and weekend shifts, and who meets the licensure and certification requirements. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.