Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

PCU Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Lee's Summit, MO | Community Hospital

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Progressive Care / Step-Down setting managing conditions including cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure, chest pain, AMI, vascular/PVD, sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, ETOH withdrawal, and pre/post cardiac cath patients
• Perform cardiac monitoring duties including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, and participation in Rapid Response Teams
• Manage IV therapy including central line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, heparin protocols, cardiac drips (no titration), vasoactive drips (no titration), and PCA
• Provide respiratory support including management of chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, and interpretation of ABGs
• Perform femoral line and groin site management, surgical drain care, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions
• Float regularly between departments, units, and facilities as needed; active licensure in both Kansas and Missouri (or a compact license covering both states) is required at time of submission

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; both Kansas and Missouri licensure (or compact license covering both states) required at time of submission
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including community hospital experience
• Proficiency with telemetry equipment and EPIC charting system
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Must live at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS and CPI certifications preferred
• Previous charge RN experience preferred
• Experience with sheath removal, port access, phlebotomy, and total joint replacement care

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-equipped community hospital environment with free parking and a structured orientation program including EPIC training support
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply for this opportunity