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Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse 0527 NS #4


Job Location:

Independence, MO - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 32 - 43
Posted: 29 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse

Location: Independence Missouri
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Days & Nights Available (Rotating Weekends)

Compensation
  • Pay Range: $32.00 $43.00 per hour
  • Compensation based on years of experience
Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse to provide specialized nursing care for patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and step-down level care. This role involves advanced patient assessment ECG interpretation emergency response and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong critical thinking skills advanced cardiac assessment abilities and the ability to remain calm and decisive in fast-paced clinical situations.

Unit Information
Cardiac Specialty Unit
  • 36-bed Cardiac Specialty Unit
  • Patient Ratios:
    • Days: 45 patients per RN
    • Nights: 56 patients per RN
  • Support Staff:
    • 1 Technician per hall
Patient Population
  • Chest pain
  • Stroke
  • COPD
  • Post-operative patients
  • Gastrointestinal conditions
  • Accelerated heart rhythms
  • Drip management
  • Step-down level care from PCU
Team Environment
  • Supportive leadership and mentorship
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Career advancement and professional growth opportunities
  • Education-focused work environment
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
  • Coordinate and deliver comprehensive nursing care according to hospital policies and standards
  • Perform continuous patient assessment and cardiac monitoring
  • Interpret ECGs and cardiac rhythms accurately
  • Respond promptly to arrhythmias and emergency situations
  • Provide care for:
    • Young adults (1839)
    • Adults (4064)
    • Geriatric patients (65)
  • Stabilize pediatric patients under 16 years old until transfer if required
Specialized Nursing Skills
  • Develop and maintain expertise in:
    • Cardiac monitoring
    • Step-down patient care
    • Drip management
    • Psychosocial and spiritual patient support
    • Pathophysiology and therapeutic interventions
Safety & Quality
  • Identify and address clinical risks and unsafe practices
  • Participate in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Required Qualifications
Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program:

  • Diploma
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience
  • Minimum 1 year of acute care Registered Nurse experience required
Licensure & Certifications
  • Current Missouri Registered Nurse License or Compact Multistate RN License required
  • BLS Certification required upon hire
  • ACLS Certification required within 1 year of hire

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