Job Title Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry (Night Shift) Location Kansas City, MO | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 48 Hours Guaranteed per Week Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care on a 29-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio • Read and interpret EKG rhythms and telemetry strips on an ongoing basis • Provide post-cardiac procedural care including ablations, cardiac catheterizations, post-op Day 1 open heart surgery, and permanent pacemaker placements • 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, temporary pacemaker management, and Foley insertions • Document accurately using Meditech and communicate effectively using Imobile; adhere to patient experience standards including bedside shift report and patient engagement practices Required Qualifications • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri or compact state eligibility • Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, or ICU nursing experience • ACLS certification required • BLS certification required • NIHSS certification required • Must be available to work full-time hours including 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period; subject to floating to areas of demonstrated competency Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience with Meditech electronic documentation system • Familiarity with equipment including Alaris IV pumps, temporary pacemakers, wound vacs, bladder scanners, and telemetry monitors • Experience in a fast-paced cardiac unit environment Why Join Us • Unit has been recognized by the American Heart Association with a "Get With the Guidelines – Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll" designation, reflecting a commitment to high-quality cardiac care • Collaborative, family-like team atmosphere with a track record of travel nurses transitioning into permanent full-time roles upon contract completion