Job Title Travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry Location Independence, MO | Acute Care – Telemetry Unit Schedule / Job Type Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Expected 36 hours/week | Projected Start: August 10, 2026 Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Telemetry unit with patient ratios of 1:3–1:4 (AM) and 1:4–1:5 (PM), typically in an RN-based care model • Operate and monitor specialized equipment including BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo Feeding Pumps • Manage vasoactive drips and perform advanced patient assessments with strong critical thinking skills • Assist with or support central line and PICC line placement procedures • Document patient care using the Meditech electronic documentation system • Participate in bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds in accordance with patient experience standards Required Qualifications • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri or a compact state • BLS certification required • ACLS certification required • Minimum 2 years of Telemetry or related nursing experience • Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills • Ability to float to MedSurg units as needed per facility floating policy Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience managing vasoactive drips in a telemetry or progressive care setting • Familiarity with Meditech or similar electronic health record systems • Experience working in a trauma center or stroke/STEMI-accredited facility • Positive, team-oriented attitude with strong interpersonal communication skills Why Join Us • Join a recognized Telemetry unit at a facility holding accreditations including Level 2 Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, and Certified Bariatric Center designations, offering a clinically rich environment • Work in a Designated Education Unit equipped with new cardiac monitors providing bedside cardiac rhythm visibility in every room