Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted Health
Lee's Summit, MO

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Experience:

• 12 months of role experience is required with some in the last 12 months.

• Must have at least 24 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience.

• Travel experience is preferred from any number of months.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Missouri license or compact license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >75 miles from facility to be submitted.

• 6 months gap required between for Staff at Program: Vaya Workforce Solutions - Saint Luke’s and no current placement allowed at Program: Vaya Workforce Solutions - Saint Luke’s.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Telemetry -on the unit monitoring, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Feeding tube care and management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Heparin Protocols, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, PCA, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Total Joint Replacements, Surgical drains, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Nasal Cannula, Oxygen administration, Tracheostomy care/management, Isolation Precautions, Wound Care/Wound Vac, Community Hospital

Preferred Skills/Experience: Telemetry Oncology, ER Holding, Neuro Stepdown, Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Renal failure, Accessing/Managing Ports, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Non-invasive airway management

Special Requests:

Saint Luke’s is a Nicotine free (this includes patches, gum, vape, etc.) Health System – all travelers will be tested upon hire. If found with nicotine in your system, you will be canceled and may be ineligible for re-hire.

Roles requiring state licensure only: Floating roles must have MO license and is in the process of applying for KS license (+ vice-versa) or must have a compact licensure to apply.

If requesting 7 days of RTO, the expectation is that the missed time is made up

You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.

Shift & Scheduling: Weekend REQ: 4-6 shifts every 6 weeks

Floating Requirements: Yes, within service line and to sister facilities as needed.

7 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 11/26/2026, 12/25/2026, 01/01/2027. Number of holidays allowed off: 1

1 reference from last 12 months (Charge/Lead reference type) - required for submission

1 reference from last 12 months (Manager/Supervisor reference type) - required for submission

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

  • Skills Checklist: Yes
  • References: Yes
  • License Type: registered
  • License State: MO
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel
  • Nurse/Patient: 1/5
  • Shift Type: Night
  • Contract Date: 2026-04-20
  • Expected Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Shift: 12
  • Shifts per Week: 3