Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry

Position: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry - 25-34787
Position Title: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry

Location - Independence, MO

Shift Details:

• Days and Nights
• Rotating weekends

Position Summary

The Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care to adults requiring cardiac monitoring and step-down level care. This role requires strong critical thinking skills, the ability to interpret cardiac rhythms, and the capacity to respond effectively to acute changes in patient condition.
Unit Overview

• 36-bed cardiac specialty/telemetry unit
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio:
  • Days: 4-5:1
  • Nights: 5-6:1
• Support Staffing: 1 technician per hall
• Patient Population Includes:
  • Chest pain
  • Stroke
  • COPD
  • Post-operative patients
  • GI conditions
  • Accelerated heart rhythms
  • Patients on cardiac drips
• Step-down unit receiving patients from PCU and Level II trauma services
• Strong leadership with emphasis on professional development, career progression, and transition into higher-acuity care
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with a strong culture of peer support, education, and growth

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver therapeutic and administrative nursing care to assigned patients.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret ECGs, identify arrhythmias, and intervene during emergency situations.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Deliver care to patients ages 16 and older, including young adults, adults, and geriatric populations.
• Provide care to patients under age 16 until stabilized and transferred as appropriate.
• Develop advanced knowledge in psychosocial, spiritual, pathophysiological, and therapeutic aspects of cardiac and step-down care.
• Identify risks and hazards and actively participate in mitigation of unsafe practices.
• Maintain calm, effective decision-making in high-pressure clinical situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of acute care RN experience required.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (Diploma, ADN, or BSN).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state or compact license).
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• ACLS certification required within 1 year of hire.

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC:
It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.