Job Title Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry (Travel / Seasonal | Night Shift) Location Kansas City, MO | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Expected 48 hours/week | Full-Time Hours Required Including 3 Weekend Shifts Per Scheduling Period Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care on a 29-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio • Read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips continuously throughout the shift • Administer and titrate IV medications including insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone • Perform and assist with unit procedures including IV insertions, NGT placement and maintenance, chest tube maintenance, Foley insertions, and temporary pacemaker management • Provide post-cardiac procedural care for patients following ablations, cardiac catheterizations, Post-Op Day 1 open heart surgery, and permanent pacemaker placements • Align with patient experience standards by engaging patients respectfully, involving them in bedside shift report, and responding promptly to call lights Required Qualifications • Active RN licensure in good standing • Minimum 1 year of experience in Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, or ICU • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips • Experience with post-cardiac procedural care (ablations, cardiac catheterizations, open heart surgery, pacemaker placements) • Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS • Proficiency with documentation in Meditech; experience with Alaris IV pumps and telemetry monitoring equipment preferred Preferred Experience / Skills • Familiarity with Meditech electronic health record system • Experience using mobile team communication platforms in a clinical setting • Background in fast-paced cardiac or critical care environments • Comfort floating to other units where competency has been demonstrated Why Join Us • Work within a collaborative, tenured team recognized for cardiac excellence, including an AHA "Get With the Guidelines – Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll" designation • Many travel nurses who have completed assignments in this department have gone on to transition into permanent full-time roles