Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment in Kansas City, Missouri

Telemetry RN travel job in Kansas City, MO: Join a fast-paced cardiac telemetry and progressive care unit where you’ll care for cardiac and post-procedural patients while working alongside a supportive, family-like healthcare team. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is a great opportunity to strengthen your telemetry skills in a dynamic acute care setting known for teamwork, professional growth, and high-quality patient care. Kansas City offers a vibrant Midwest lifestyle, a welcoming community, and convenient access to everything you need during your nursing travel assignment.

Job Details

• Specialty: Telemetry / Cardiac Telemetry
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Kansas City, MO
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 – $2,010
• Unit Setting: Cardiac telemetry / progressive care unit (PCU)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Scheduling: Full-time hours required, including 3 weekend shifts per scheduling period
• Floating: May float to areas where competency has been demonstrated

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Cardiac Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), or ICU experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips
• Experience with post-cardiac procedural care preferred, including ablations, cardiac catheterizations, post-op open heart, and permanent pacemaker placements
• Ability to administer and titrate IV medications such as insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, and Amiodarone
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and cardiac patient care in an acute care setting
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient-centered care skills

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality care for telemetry patients with cardiac and post-procedural needs
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret telemetry strips, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Administer and titrate IV medications in accordance with unit protocols and provider orders
• Perform and support unit procedures such as IV insertions, NGT placement and maintenance, chest tube maintenance, temporary pacemaker care, and Foley insertions
• Collaborate with charge nurses, unit secretaries, PCTs, and the broader care team to deliver efficient, coordinated care
• Promote a positive patient experience by treating every patient with courtesy and respect, responding promptly to call lights, and supporting bedside communication
• Maintain professionalism, flexibility, and adaptability in a fast-paced acute care nursing environment

Apply now for this Kansas City travel nursing opportunity and take the next step in your telemetry RN career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.