Travel Telemetry RN - $2,217 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Independence, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry position requiring at least 1 year of tele experience and MO or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 36-bed Medical Telemetry unit within the main hospital
• Patient ratios of 1:3 AM / 1:4 PM or 1:4 AM / 1:5 PM with patient care tech support
• Total RN-based care model with limited tech availability; unit secretaries scheduled 7a-7p
• Uses BiPAP, heated high-flow nasal cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo feeding pumps
• Documentation completed in Meditech
• 12-hour shifts from 7a-7p
• Weekend rotation and rotating holiday schedule required
• Floating to MedSurg units required, with bonus shift staff floating first

Requirements

• Active RN license (Missouri or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required, AHA or ARC accepted with no expiration within first 30 days of start
• NIH Stroke Certification required for this unit
• Minimum 1 year of recent Telemetry nursing experience required
• Strong advanced assessment and critical thinking skills required
• Experience managing vasoactive drips required
• Central Line or PICC line placement experience preferred
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted)
• Two professional references required for Missouri placements
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center with Stroke, STEMI, and Bariatric accreditations
• Designated Education Unit with newly installed cardiac monitors for in-room rhythm visualization
• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and participation in daily leadership rounds
• Required uniform includes charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms, and black or charcoal grey jackets
• Positive, team-oriented attitude is valued on this unit
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-763984. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry

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