Travel Telemetry RN - $2,142 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Independence, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Independence, Missouri

Join a collaborative telemetry team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Independence, Missouri. This 13-week travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced RN who enjoys caring for cardiac and medically complex patients in a progressive telemetry setting. You will work on a 36-bed unit with supportive nurse-to-patient ratios, advanced cardiac monitoring, and a strong focus on bedside communication and patient-centered care.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Location: Independence, Missouri
• Specialty: Telemetry and progressive care nursing
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Duration: 13-week travel contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Openings: 3
• Unit Highlights: 36-bed telemetry unit, bedside shift report, hourly rounding, daily leadership rounds, and updated cardiac monitors with rhythm visibility in each room

Telemetry Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Missouri
• At least 1 year of recent professional nursing experience, preferably in telemetry or progressive care
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills
• Experience managing patients receiving vasoactive medication infusions
• Ability to care for patients requiring BiPAP, heated high-flow nasal cannula, enteral feeding pumps, and infusion pumps
• Experience with central lines or PICC lines preferred
• Ability to document accurately in an electronic medical record (EMR)
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and a strong commitment to teamwork

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to telemetry patients throughout the shift
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and changes in patient condition
• Perform focused and comprehensive nursing assessments and promptly escalate clinical concerns
• Administer medications and manage vasoactive drips according to orders and unit standards
• Care for patients using BiPAP, heated high-flow oxygen, enteral feeding pumps, and IV infusion equipment
• Manage and assess central lines and PICC lines as appropriate
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participate in bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes
• Float to designated medical-surgical units as needed and contribute to a positive team environment

Location Highlights

Independence offers the welcoming feel of a historic Missouri community with convenient access to the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Enjoy local dining, parks, cultural attractions, and an easy connection to the region’s entertainment and outdoor recreation while advancing your nursing career.

Apply now for this Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse opportunity in Independence, Missouri, and take the next step in your travel nursing 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #523695. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Tele

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