Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Day 1)

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced Telemetry RN for a Cardiac Telemetry unit in Missouri. Candidates should have cardiac telemetry experience, NIHSS certification, and be able to read EKGs. 7A-7P shifts with three weekends per schedule.

Facility requires MO or Compact license, BLS/ACLS, and strong post-procedural care skills. This is a full-time assignment with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri or Compact
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of recent Cardiac Telemetry/PCU/ICU experience
• Ability to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips
• Willing to work 7A-7P with 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period

Responsibilities

• Care for patients on a 29-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit with 1:4 nurse ratio
• Administer and titrate IV medications
• Assist with post-procedure care including ablations and catheterizations
• May float to other areas based on demonstrated competency
• Perform procedures such as IV insertions, NGT placement and maintenance, Foley insertions

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac care

IV medications

Education

RN license Missouri or Compact

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Tools

Meditech

Alaris IV Pumps

SCD machines

Hill Rom beds

Dinamap monitors

Telemetry monitors

EKG machines

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Assignment Overview

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 21, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

4

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Low

The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Telemetry RN for a Cardiac Telemetry unit requiring cardiac procedural care experience and NIHSS certification.

Details

• Work on a 29-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Unit supported by Charge Nurse, Unit Secretary, and PCTs
• Utilizes equipment including Alaris IV Pumps, SCD machines, Hill Rom beds, Dinamap monitors, Welch Allyn Vital Machines, Wound Vacs, Temporary Pacemakers, telemetry monitors, EKG machines, Bladder Scanners, and Dopplers
• Uses Meditech for documentation
• Shift schedule is 7A-7P, full time hours required including 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period
• May float to other areas based on demonstrated competency
• Performs procedures such as IV insertions, NGT placement and maintenance, Chest Tube maintenance, Temporary Pacemakers, and Foley insertions

Requirements

• Active RN license (Missouri or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, or ICU required
• Must be able to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips
• Experience with post cardiac procedural care required, including ablations, cardiac catheterizations, Post Op Day 1 Open Heart, and permanent pacemaker placements
• Must be able to administer and titrate IV medications such as insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• Two professional references required for Missouri assignments

Additional Information

• Deliver patient-centered care aligned with facility patient experience goals, including responsiveness to call lights and involving patients in bedside shift report
• Use Imobile for communication between team members
• Navy blue scrubs required, with option to pair black scrub pants with a navy blue top
• Fast-paced environment with a tenured, family-like staff culture
• Many contract staff have transitioned into full-time employment on this unit
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months permitted

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,213/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$28,769

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$115,076

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$792/wk

Regular Hours

$22.00 x 36 hours/wk = $792

Weekly Stipends

$1,421/wk

Lodging

$135.00 x 7 days = $945

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,213/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,992 - $2,213. The $2,213 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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