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: 12/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced PCU/Med-Surg Tele RN for a community hospital night shift position requiring MO or compact RN license and prior community hospital telemetry experience. Details PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry unit within a 240-bed community hospital Patient ratio of 1:5 Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15) 13-week assignment length Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within a 6-week scheduling period, a combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday Charge RN assignments and holiday shifts as needed per unit Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed No on-call requirements Uses telemetry monitoring equipment Charts in EPIC Cares for patients with AMI, cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure, chest pain, vascular/PVD, sepsis/infection, pneumonia, ETOH withdrawal, SI, GI bleed, and pre/post cath conditions with femoral line/groin site management Requirements Active RN license - Missouri or compact license required, Kansas license also required due to floating Minimum 2 years of recent specialty experience required within the past 12 months with no employment gaps greater than 90 days Community hospital experience required Current certifications: BLS and NIHSS required; ACLS and CPI preferred Previous charge RN experience preferred Experience with cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management Experience with IV therapy including central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care, blood product administration, and starting IVs Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) and heparin protocols Respiratory care experience including chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy management Experience with feeding tube care, surgical drains, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions Experience with pre/post cardiac cath and hemodialysis management Preferred skills include sheath removal, port access, phlebotomy, and total joint replacement experience Social Security number required at time of consideration Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year Additional Information Provide direct patient care in a PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry setting managing complex cardiac, respiratory, and renal conditions Navy scrub color required First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted for this position Maximum RTO of 7 days, with all time-off requests finalized at the time of consideration Previous employees must have a 3-month break in service after 18 months of tenure, and permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler Free parking provided American Traveler Job ID P-759196. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.