American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Med/Surg Tele unit, requiring a current MO or compact RN license and experience in cardiac monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital Med/Surg Tele unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Night shifts (3x12 hours, 18:45 – 07:15)
• Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Expected to cover 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments may be assigned
• Patient population includes intermediate care, stroke, heart failure, respiratory failure, post-surgical, renal failure, and cardiac drip patients
• Utilizes Epic EMR system
• Unit consists of 30 rooms with a daily census of approximately 30
• Responsible for caring for patients with a range of acute conditions including stroke, heart failure, respiratory failure, renal failure, and cardiac drips
• Provide advanced monitoring and respond to rapid response team activations as needed
• Float assignments may include similar acuity units across the health system
• Manages various equipment including telemetry, HFNC, oxygen delivery devices, wound vacs, and more
• Must adhere to strict RTO policy (no more than 7 days requested off)
• Holiday and weekend shifts are part of the scheduling expectations
• Completion of facility modules and compliance requirements before start
• Drug screen must be clear for assignment eligibility
• First-time travelers accepted

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent specialty experience required, with at least 1 full year of Med/Surg Tele experience within the past 12 months
• No employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year
• Certifications required: BLS and NIHSS; ACLS preferred
• Proficient in telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with central and peripheral line care, blood product administration, and care of feeding tubes
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor-level or above and one charge RN, both from within the past year
• Not accepting local candidates; must reside more than 75 miles from the facility
• Pending licenses not accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-652296. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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