Telemetry RN Jobs in Kansas
Telemetry RN jobs in Kansas are concentrated in hospital systems and acute care facilities, with demand running from new-graduate step-down nurses through experienced cardiac and progressive care specialists. The largest hiring activity is in Wichita, Kansas City (Kansas side), and Overland Park, where established systems like the University of Kansas Health System, Ascension Via Christi, and Stormont Vail Health have maintained a sustained need for telemetry-trained nurses. Cardiac monitoring, step-down unit care, and post-surgical observation are the sub-specialties seeing the most consistent openings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 13, 2026
- Length: 16 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit RN for night shifts, requiring 2 years of recent Critical Care/ICU or ED experience and a KS or Compact RN license.
Details
- 12-hour night shifts, 1900-0730, three shifts per week
- Care for open-heart Day 2/Day 3 patients with pacer wires
- Patient ratios of 3:1 or 4:1
- Float to ICU, Med/Surg, Med/Tele, Acute/Tele, and ED as needed with prior experience in those areas
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
Requirements
- Active KS RN license or Compact RN license required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent Critical Care/ICU or Emergency Department experience with strong critical thinking skills
- Experience with BiPAP, chest tubes, PICC lines, and self-drawn labs required
- Comfortable working without a vascular access team, calling own consults, and conducting own codes
- Must complete CBC, drug screen, and lab work within 72 hours of offer acceptance
Additional Information
- Facility is nicotine-free
- Orientation includes multiple days at KUKC and Olathe campuses, Director of Nursing training, and virtual Epic training
- Must work one holiday from each of the following groups: Thanksgiving Eve or Day, Christmas Eve or Day, and New Year's Eve or Day
- Accepts local and travel candidates at the same bill rate, except for a 60-mile radius requirement at the Great Bend campus
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 13, 2026
- Length: 16 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit RN for night shifts, requiring 2 years of recent Critical Care/ICU or ED experience and a KS or Compact RN license.
Details
- 12-hour night shifts, 1900-0730, three shifts per week
- Care for open-heart Day 2/Day 3 patients with pacer wires
- Patient ratios of 3:1 or 4:1
- Float to ICU, Med/Surg, Med/Tele, Acute/Tele, and ED as needed with prior experience in those areas
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
Requirements
- Active KS RN license or Compact RN license required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent Critical Care/ICU or Emergency Department experience with strong critical thinking skills
- Experience with BiPAP, chest tubes, PICC lines, and self-drawn labs required
- Comfortable working without a vascular access team, calling own consults, and conducting own codes
- Must complete CBC, drug screen, and lab work within 72 hours of offer acceptance
Additional Information
- Facility is nicotine-free
- Orientation includes multiple days at KUKC and Olathe campuses, Director of Nursing training, and virtual Epic training
- Must work one holiday from each of the following groups: Thanksgiving Eve or Day, Christmas Eve or Day, and New Year's Eve or Day
- Accepts local and travel candidates at the same bill rate, except for a 60-mile radius requirement at the Great Bend campus
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What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in telemetry RN jobs across Kansas.
- Active Kansas RN license or multistate compact license recognized in Kansas
- Current BLS certification required and ACLS certification strongly preferred
- Minimum one year of telemetry, step-down, or cardiac unit nursing experience
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and respond to cardiac rhythm strips
- Associate or bachelor of science in nursing degree from an accredited program
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Telemetry RN Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a telemetry rn in Kansas?
You must hold an active RN license issued by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited ADN or BSN program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Kansas participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can work in Kansas without a separate state license. Most Kansas employers then require or strongly prefer ACLS certification and prior experience in a monitored or step-down unit before placing you in a telemetry role.
How much do telemetry RNs make in Kansas?
Telemetry RNs in Kansas earn a median of about $79,320 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,180 for the lowest 10% to over $100,840 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire telemetry rns in Kansas?
Employers hiring telemetry rns in Kansas right now include The University of Kansas Health System, American Traveler, and The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Larger Kansas health systems tend to post telemetry openings across multiple campuses and shift types, so checking each system's specific facilities in Wichita and the Kansas City metro often surfaces additional openings beyond what appears in a single listing.
Which Kansas cities have the most telemetry rn jobs?
Olathe, Wichita, and Kansas City account for the most telemetry rn openings in Kansas. Wichita drives volume as the state's largest city and home to major regional health systems, while Kansas City and Overland Park on the Kansas side draw demand from the dense concentration of hospital campuses and specialty cardiac centers serving the greater metro area.
Are there remote telemetry rn jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're rare. Telemetry nursing is a hands-on bedside role that requires physical patient monitoring, so the large majority of positions require on-site presence. About 0% of telemetry rn openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those exceptions typically involve cardiac monitoring review roles or telehealth triage positions rather than direct bedside care.
How can I get hired as a telemetry rn in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a nurse residency or new-graduate program at a large Kansas health system. The University of Kansas Health System and Ascension Via Christi both run structured residency programs that place new graduates in monitored units with mentored onboarding. Completing your ACLS certification before applying and gaining any clinical exposure in med-surg or emergency settings makes you a stronger candidate for step-down or telemetry rotation slots within those programs.
Where can I find and apply to telemetry rn jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to telemetry rn jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location within Kansas, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your situation.
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