Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse (Telemetry RN)

Texas Nursing Services•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The unit is a 36-bed Cardiac Specialty Unit with a stepdown-level cardiac and monitored patient population. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 4:1–5:1 during the day and 5:1–6:1 at night. There is dedicated patient care technician support on each hall. The role involves exposure to chest pain patients, stroke patients, COPD exacerbations, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac drips, post-operative patients, and trauma stepdown patients. The environment fosters strong mentorship and an internal career advancement culture.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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