Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry - 25-34787 in Blue Springs, MO

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. For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com 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.