Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse (Telemetry RN)

Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse (Telemetry RN) – Kansas City, MO

Employment Type: Full-Time
Available Shifts: Days & Nights | Rotating Weekends
Compensation: $32.00 – $43.00/hour
Shift Differential: +$3.00/hour Nights | +$2.00/hour Weekends
Sign-On Bonus: $12,000 (2-Year Commitment)
Relocation Assistance: Available on a Case-by-Case Basis

Overview

A Level II Trauma Center and accredited Chest Pain Center in the Kansas City area is seeking Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurses (Telemetry RNs) to join a high-acuity cardiac specialty unit supporting a diverse patient population requiring advanced cardiac monitoring and progressive care services.

This role offers strong clinical exposure to telemetry, stepdown-level cardiac patients, stroke care, chest pain management, post-operative recovery, and cardiac rhythm monitoring within a collaborative team-oriented environment focused on career development and advancement into higher-acuity critical care pathways.

Unit Highlights

• 36-bed Cardiac Specialty Unit
• Stepdown-level cardiac and monitored patient population
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:
  • Days: 4:1–5:1
  • Nights: 5:1–6:1
• Dedicated patient care technician support on each hall
• Exposure to:
  • Chest pain patients
  • Stroke patients
  • COPD exacerbations
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Cardiac drips
  • Post-operative patients
  • Trauma stepdown patients
• Strong mentorship and internal career advancement culture

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care to telemetry and stepdown cardiac patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, identify arrhythmias, and intervene appropriately during emergent situations
• Administer medications, cardiac drips, and treatments according to physician orders and evidence-based protocols
• Assess and monitor patients experiencing acute cardiac and medical changes
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, case management, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families regarding cardiac conditions, medications, recovery, and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support patient safety initiatives
• Participate in quality improvement and unit-based patient care initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Active Missouri RN license or compact multistate RN license
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Diploma, ADN, or BSN)
• Minimum 1 year of acute care RN experience
• BLS certification upon hire
• ACLS certification within 1 year of hire
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills

Preferred

• Cardiac telemetry or progressive care experience
• Stepdown or PCU experience
• Experience with monitored cardiac patients and cardiac drips
• Prior trauma or stroke patient exposure

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive cardiac specialty nursing compensation
• Night and weekend shift differentials
• $12,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid family leave eligibility
• Tuition assistance and certification support
• Employee wellness and mental health resources
• Career development and advancement opportunities into critical care specialties

Ideal For

This role is ideal for Med Surg, Telemetry, or PCU nurses seeking stronger cardiac monitoring experience, progression toward critical care nursing, and exposure to a broad spectrum of cardiovascular and stepdown-level patient populations.

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