Telemetry RN Jobs in Missouri
Telemetry RN jobs in Missouri are concentrated in hospital systems, cardiac care units, and step-down facilities, with steady demand from entry-level nurses through experienced charge nurses. The heaviest hiring is in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, where systems like BJC HealthCare, Saint Luke's Health System, and Mercy Health maintain large inpatient footprints. The most in-demand specialties are cardiac telemetry monitoring, post-surgical step-down care, and progressive care nursing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown night shift position requiring trach/vent skills and a MO or compact RN license.
Details
- 22-bed Med/Surg Intermediate Stepdown unit
- Patient ratio of 1:3-4
- Respiratory-heavy floor treating respiratory failure, ETOH, overdose, GI bleed, electrolyte imbalance, COPD, and cancer patients
- Utilizes trach, vent, VAPO, and BIPAP equipment
- Uses EPIC EMR
- Night shift, 19:00-07:30
- Every other weekend required
- No call requirements
- Floating required to similar or lower acuity units as needed
- Night shift orientation occurs on day shift, requiring full availability that week
Requirements
- Active RN license (Missouri or compact)
- Current BLS and ACLS certification from AHA
- Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient Stepdown experience required
- Trach/vent experience required
- No gaps in employment exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across all age groups
- Coordinate care with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
- Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers
- Level 2 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center environment
- Black scrubs required
- Flu vaccination or facility-approved exemption required November 1 through April 1; declinations not accepted
- RTO of up to 5 days allowed, must be made up during the assignment
- Only 1 holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
- Local candidates accepted, though bill rate is reduced for those within 50 miles of the facility
- Candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year separation or reassignment outside the radius
- Teamwork, dependability, and flexibility are valued traits for this role
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown night shift position requiring trach/vent skills and a MO or compact RN license.
Details
- 22-bed Med/Surg Intermediate Stepdown unit
- Patient ratio of 1:3-4
- Respiratory-heavy floor treating respiratory failure, ETOH, overdose, GI bleed, electrolyte imbalance, COPD, and cancer patients
- Utilizes trach, vent, VAPO, and BIPAP equipment
- Uses EPIC EMR
- Night shift, 19:00-07:30
- Every other weekend required
- No call requirements
- Floating required to similar or lower acuity units as needed
- Night shift orientation occurs on day shift, requiring full availability that week
Requirements
- Active RN license (Missouri or compact)
- Current BLS and ACLS certification from AHA
- Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient Stepdown experience required
- Trach/vent experience required
- No gaps in employment exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across all age groups
- Coordinate care with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
- Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers
- Level 2 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center environment
- Black scrubs required
- Flu vaccination or facility-approved exemption required November 1 through April 1; declinations not accepted
- RTO of up to 5 days allowed, must be made up during the assignment
- Only 1 holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
- Local candidates accepted, though bill rate is reduced for those within 50 miles of the facility
- Candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year separation or reassignment outside the radius
- Teamwork, dependability, and flexibility are valued traits for this role
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Telemetry RN Job Market in Missouri
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Who's Hiring
- American Traveler10
- Mercy6
- CoxHealth6
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions4
- Centerpoint Medical Center3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in telemetry RN jobs across Missouri.
- Active Missouri RN license or multistate compact license recognized in Missouri
- Current BLS certification required at hire for all patient care settings
- ACLS certification required or expected within ninety days of hire
- Minimum one year of acute care or telemetry nursing experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms and strip documentation
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in Missouri hospital settings
Telemetry RN Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a telemetry rn in Missouri?
You become a telemetry rn in Missouri by completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN exam, and obtaining an active RN license through the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Missouri participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses holding a compact license from another member state may practice in Missouri without a separate application. Most Missouri hospitals also require or strongly prefer ACLS certification before placing nurses in telemetry units.
How much do telemetry RNs make in Missouri?
Telemetry RNs in Missouri earn a median of about $81,780 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,230 for the lowest 10% to over $104,390 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire telemetry rns in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring telemetry rns in Missouri include American Traveler, Mercy, and CoxHealth, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's large integrated health systems, particularly those anchored in the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas, account for the bulk of consistent telemetry RN openings across the state.
Which Missouri cities have the most telemetry rn jobs?
Springfield, Independence, and Kansas City have the most telemetry rn openings in Missouri. St. Louis leads because of its dense cluster of major academic medical centers and regional hospital campuses, while Kansas City's volume is driven by large systems like Saint Luke's and Research Medical Center, and Springfield draws steady demand from Mercy and CoxHealth serving the broader Ozarks region.
Are there remote telemetry rn jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Telemetry nursing is a hands-on, bedside specialty and the overwhelming majority of roles require on-site presence in a hospital or step-down unit. About 50% of telemetry rn openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in remote cardiac monitoring or nurse case management roles rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a telemetry rn in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a new graduate nurse residency program at a Missouri hospital system. BJC HealthCare, Mercy Health, and Saint Luke's Health System all run structured nurse residency programs that accept new NCLEX passers and rotate them through acute care units including telemetry. Nurses coming from adjacent roles like patient care technician, cardiac monitor technician, or medical-surgical nursing are also strong candidates, as those backgrounds demonstrate familiarity with rhythm interpretation and floor workflows.
Where can I find and apply to telemetry rn jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to telemetry rn jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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