Job Title Travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry (Night Shift) Location Lee's Summit, MO | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every Other Weekend Required | 48 Hours Guaranteed Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Telemetry/Medical-Surgical unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio on both day and night shifts • Monitor and interpret telemetry readings via bedside and nurses' station screens; respond appropriately to cardiac rhythm changes • Perform IV starts and manage Alaris IV pumps and Dynamap (WelchAllyn) equipment • Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system • Conduct bedside shift reports, hourly safety rounds, and maintain personal patient connections following AIDET communication standards • Float to orthopedic or telemetry units as needed based on staffing requirements and verified competencies Required Qualifications • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri or a compact state • Minimum 1 year of Telemetry or Medical-Surgical RN experience • ACLS certification required • BLS certification required • Basic Dysrhythmia certification required • NIH Stroke Scale certification required Preferred Experience / Skills • Strong time management skills in a high-acuity, fast-paced unit environment • Proficient IV start skills and experience with telemetry monitoring equipment • Prior experience with Meditech documentation system • Demonstrated commitment to patient experience and relationship-centered care Why Join Us • Join a high-performing unit with a low nursing turnover rate of 12% and an employee engagement score of 84% • Work alongside an experienced, supportive team with technician support available for every 10–12 patients