Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

Kansas City, KS

Position Details

This is a full-time Telemetry Registered Nurse position with a requirement to work 12-hour shifts on weekends. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a Telemetry unit.
• Monitor patients’ heart rhythms and respond to changes in condition.
• Administer cardiac drips and medication as prescribed.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare team members to ensure patient well-being.
• Occasionally float to other units based on divisional needs.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Telemetry RN in a hospital setting.
• Proficiency in reading telemetry strips is required.
• Must pass a Dysrhythmia exam prior to submission.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Current RN license in Kansas and BLS certification are mandatory.

Weekly Requirements

Employees are required to work every weekend with a set schedule of Friday through Sunday.

Holiday Requirements

Travelers must work two major holidays during the contract period, choosing from Thanksgiving Eve or Day, Christmas Eve or Day, and New Year’s Eve or Day based on unit needs.

Unit Information

The unit consists of 36 beds, with 29 private rooms and 7 semi-private spaces. The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:3 or 1:4, serving a diverse patient population in a general med-surg/telemetry environment.

Orientation and Credentialing

Orientation will occur on the Monday and Tuesday of the starting week, followed by departmental training on Wednesday and Thursday. Virtual EPIC training will be conducted on Friday. Credentialing, including CBC, drug screening, and lab work, must be completed within 72 hours of offer acceptance.

Additional Notes

Smoking is prohibited on the premises. Employees will receive bi-weekly pay. There is a provision for shift cancellations by the client with prior notice.