Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,184 per week in Independence, MO

Manage vasoactive drips and operate unit equipment including BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo Feeding Pumps. Work with newly upgraded cardiac monitors that allow visual display of cardiac rhythms in each patient room, supporting high-quality, technology-forward care.

Job ID: 891206

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,184.5

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Location

Independence, MO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Full-Time, Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Telemetry unit with patient ratios of 1:3-1:4 (AM) and 1:4-1:5 (PM), utilizing patient care techs when available
• Perform advanced assessment and critical thinking in the management of telemetry patients, including monitoring cardiac rhythms via bedside cardiac monitors
• Manage vasoactive drips and operate unit equipment including BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo Feeding Pumps
• Assist with or support Central Line and PICC line placement procedures
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech documentation system
• Participate in bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds in alignment with patient experience standards

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri or compact state eligibility
• Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 1 year of Telemetry or related nursing experience
• Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills
• Experience with management of vasoactive drips
• Willingness to float to MedSurg units as needed per floating policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with Meditech electronic documentation system
• Familiarity with BiPAP, High-Flow Nasal Cannula therapy, and IV pump management
• Experience in a facility with Level 2 Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, or Bariatric accreditations
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with strong interpersonal communication skills

Why Join Us

• Join a recognized Telemetry unit that has received Unit of Distinction honors and operates as a Designated Education Unit, offering a strong professional environment for travel nurses
• Work with newly upgraded cardiac monitors that allow visual display of cardiac rhythms in each patient room, supporting high-quality, technology-forward care