Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Day 1 medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift PCU role in a community hospital setting. The position requires 2+ years of experience and licensure in Kansas/Missouri or a compact license, with strong cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia skills.

Responsibilities include bedside care on the PCU/tele unit, telemetry, IV therapy, and patient education. Travel experience is required; housing allowance and licensure reimbursement are provided.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required; must hold both Kansas and Missouri licenses or a compact license at time of consideration.
• Minimum 2 years of recent specialty experience in a community hospital setting.
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management.

Responsibilities

• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15) with 1:5 patient ratio.
• Charting in EPIC and care for AMI, cardiac issues and post‑cath needs.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Dysrhythmia interpretation

IV therapy

Central line care

PICC line care

Telemetry equipment

Travel experience

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift PCU role requiring 2+ years of community hospital experience and both Kansas/Missouri or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active RN license required; must hold both Kansas and Missouri licenses or a compact license at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS and NIHSS required; ACLS and CPI preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent specialty experience required, including a full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days
• Community hospital experience required
• Previous charge RN experience preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Experienced in IV therapy including central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care, blood product administration, and starting IVs
• Respiratory skills required including chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration), heparin protocols, and PCA
• Skilled in wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, and renal failure care
• Preferred skills include sheath removal, port accessing, phlebotomy, and total joint replacement care
• Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year
• Travel experience required

Responsibilities

• Community hospital PCU/MS-Tele unit position with 240 staffed beds
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• 8 weekend shifts required within Saint Luke's 6-week schedule period, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Charting completed in EPIC
• Cares for patients with AMI, cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure, chest pain, vascular/PVD, sepsis/infection, pneumonia, ETOH withdrawal, SI, GI bleed, and pre/post cath needs
• Utilizes telemetry monitoring equipment
• Manages femoral line and groin site care for pre/post cath patients
• Provide comprehensive PCU-level care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and rapid response team utilization
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments may be required as needed per unit
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted
• Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted
• Returning staff must have a minimum 18-month tenure gap with a 3-month break in service
• Permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
• Facility may extend an offer without an interview, though interviews can be accommodated if requested

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-759196

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