Travel Medical-Surgical​/Telemetry Registered Nurse

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/24/2026
• 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:
  
  Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry night shift position requiring at least 2 years of recent specialty experience and active MO or compact RN licensure.

• 13-week contract (with potential for extension beyond 13 weeks)
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Med/Surg Telemetry unit with an average daily census of 29 patients across 30 beds
• Patient population includes general intermediate, sepsis/infection, CHF, cardiac arrhythmias, AMI, CVA/TIA, altered mental status, ETOH withdrawal, SI, general post-op, ortho, urology, and GI bleed
• Charting is performed in Epic (experience required)
• Weekend requirement: 4–6 shifts every 6 weeks
• No on-call required
• Floating required within the service line and to sister facilities as needed
• Navy scrubs required

• Active RN license in Missouri (MO) or a compact RN license currently in hand;
  Kansas RN licensure also required due to potential floating between facilities
• Current BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required, including at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days
• Required skills include: telemetry monitoring and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias, PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown experience, cardiac drip management (no titration), blood product administration, central/peripheral line and PICC line care, IV insertion and maintenance, heparin protocols, PCA management, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur Evac), HFNC and oxygen administration, tracheostomy care, wound care/wound vac, feeding tube care, and isolation precautions
• 2 professional references required: one must be supervisor-level or above, and the second may be a charge RN; all references must be from someone who has worked with the candidate within the past year
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

• First-time travelers are accepted; travel experience is preferred
• RTO is capped at 7 days for the duration of the contract
• Travel partners are not accepted for this position
• Online compliance modules are required and typically completed prior to the start date, with approximately 10–15 hours total
• No pending licenses accepted — all required licensure must be in hand at time of consideration
• Candidates must provide their SSN and any scheduling/RTO requests at time of consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-728961. 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

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.