Travel

Telemetry

Kansas City, MO

Cardiac Telemetry Nurse

Location: Kansas City, MO

Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (4 x 12-hour days)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: December 14, 2025

Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week

About the Unit

What You'll Do

  • Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, EKGs, and telemetry strips
  • Manage post-cardiac procedural care including ablations, catheterizations, and permanent pacemaker placements
  • Administer and titrate IV medications (insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, Amiodarone)
  • Perform IV insertions, nasogastric tube placement, chest tube maintenance, and Foley insertions
  • Manage temporary pacemakers
  • Provide compassionate, patient-centered care aligned with facility values

Requirements

  • RN license (current and valid)
  • ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
  • Cardiac telemetry or PCU/ICU experience required
  • Strong ability to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips
  • Experience with post-cardiac procedural care essential

Scheduling

  • Full-time commitment
  • 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period required
  • May float to other units based on demonstrated competency
  • Navy blue scrubs (black pants with navy top acceptable)

Fast-paced environment with a collaborative, family-like culture. Many contract nurses have successfully transitioned to permanent roles.