Job Title Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry Location Lee's Summit, MO | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit serving a general intermediate population, including patients with sepsis, CHF, cardiac arrhythmias, AMI, CVA/TIA, GI bleed, altered mental status, ETOH withdrawal, SI, general post-op, ortho, and urology presentations • Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and manage dysrhythmias; perform telemetry monitoring on the unit • Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac), and feeding tubes; administer blood products and heparin protocols • Operate and manage high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), nasal cannula, and other oxygen delivery systems; provide tracheostomy care and wound care including wound VAC • Utilize Rapid Response and Code teams as appropriate; manage cardiac drips (no titration) and PCA • Float within service line and to sister facilities as needed; maintain isolation precautions and adhere to all compliance and charting requirements using EPIC Required Qualifications • Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license — no pending licenses accepted; both Kansas and Missouri licensure (or compact license covering both states) required at time of submission • BLS certification required • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required • Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Medical Surgical/Telemetry or related setting • Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip management, IV placement and maintenance, blood product administration, and wound care • Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; no local candidates accepted Preferred Experience / Skills • Prior travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers may be considered • Experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, or step-down environments • Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records • Experience managing total joint replacement, CVA, and complex surgical patient populations Why Join Us • Work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with a diverse patient population offering broad clinical exposure across medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurological specialties • Expected weekly hours based on a structured 3x12 night shift schedule, with weekend requirements of approximately 4–6 shifts every 6 weeks