Telemetry

Cardiac Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Kansas City, MO

This 13-week travel contract places you on a fast-paced Cardiac Telemetry unit, working nights (19:00–07:00) with a guaranteed 36 hours per week. The unit is supported by a Charge Nurse, Unit Secretary, and Patient Care Technicians throughout each shift.

Clinical Scope

The unit manages high-acuity cardiac patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring and post-procedural care following ablations, cardiac catheterizations, Post Op Day 1 open heart surgery, and permanent pacemaker placements. Nurses are expected to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips and to administer and titrate IV drips including insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone.

Procedures Performed

• IV insertion
• NGT placement and maintenance
• Chest tube maintenance
• Temporary pacemaker management
• Foley insertion

Requirements

• Prior Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, or ICU experience required
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Ability to read and interpret EKG and telemetry strips

Scheduling & Float

• Full-time hours required, including 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period
• Contract nurses may be floated to units where competency has been demonstrated

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs; black scrub pants with navy blue top are permitted.

What to Expect

This unit fosters a collaborative, family-like environment with both tenured and newer staff. It has been recognized by the American Heart Association with the Get With the Guidelines–Heart Failure Gold Plus with Honor Roll distinction.

Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: Kansas City, MO