Travel Telemetry RN - $2,142 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment in Kansas City, Missouri

Telemetry RN travel job in Kansas City, MO: Join a fast-paced cardiac telemetry and progressive care unit where you’ll care for cardiac and post-procedural patients while working alongside a supportive, family-like healthcare team. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is a great opportunity to strengthen your telemetry skills in a dynamic acute care setting known for teamwork, professional growth, and high-quality patient care. Kansas City offers a vibrant Midwest lifestyle, a welcoming community, and convenient access to everything you need during your nursing travel assignment.

Job Details

• Specialty: Telemetry / Cardiac Telemetry
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Kansas City, MO
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Unit Setting: Cardiac telemetry / progressive care unit (PCU)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Scheduling: Full-time hours required, including 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period
• Floating: May float to areas where competency has been demonstrated

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Cardiac Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), or ICU experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips
• Experience with post-cardiac procedural care preferred, including ablations, cardiac catheterizations, post-op open heart, and permanent pacemaker placements
• Ability to administer and titrate IV medications such as insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and cardiac patient care in an acute care setting
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient-centered care skills

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality care for telemetry patients with cardiac and post-procedural needs
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret telemetry strips, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Administer and titrate IV medications in accordance with unit protocols and provider orders
• Perform and support unit procedures such as IV insertions, NGT placement and maintenance, chest tube maintenance, temporary pacemaker care, and Foley insertions
• Collaborate with charge nurses, unit secretaries, PCTs, and the broader care team to deliver efficient, coordinated care
• Promote a positive patient experience by treating every patient with courtesy and respect, responding promptly to call lights, and supporting bedside communication
• Maintain professionalism, flexibility, and adaptability in a fast-paced acute care nursing environment

Apply now for this Kansas City travel nursing opportunity and take the next step in your telemetry RN career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #515481. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Tele

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