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, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown unit position requiring MO or compact licensure and prior stepdown nursing experience.
Details
- Stepdown unit within a short-term acute care hospital
- 1:3 patient ratios
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
- On-call required every 3rd weekend
- Float rotation to med tele, med surg, and rehab units as needed
- Uses Epic for charting
Requirements
- Active RN license (MO or Compact)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
- 1-2 years of recent stepdown nursing experience required
- Experience with drips including Cardizem, Amio, Heparin, and Dobutamine
- Experience with special procedures/equipment including Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Bipap, and Airvo
Additional Information
- May be scheduled for charge nurse duties when needed
- Must be comfortable caring for isolation patients, including COVID-19 cases
- Black scrub color required
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- No local candidates within a 60-mile radius of the facility will be accepted
- All time-off requests must be submitted with the initial application
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown unit position requiring MO or compact licensure and prior stepdown nursing experience.
Details
- Stepdown unit within a short-term acute care hospital
- 1:3 patient ratios
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
- On-call required every 3rd weekend
- Float rotation to med tele, med surg, and rehab units as needed
- Uses Epic for charting
Requirements
- Active RN license (MO or Compact)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
- 1-2 years of recent stepdown nursing experience required
- Experience with drips including Cardizem, Amio, Heparin, and Dobutamine
- Experience with special procedures/equipment including Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Bipap, and Airvo
Additional Information
- May be scheduled for charge nurse duties when needed
- Must be comfortable caring for isolation patients, including COVID-19 cases
- Black scrub color required
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- No local candidates within a 60-mile radius of the facility will be accepted
- All time-off requests must be submitted with the initial application
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Telemetry RN Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- American Traveler15
- Mercy12
- Centerpoint Medical Center4
- CoxHealth2
- SSM Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
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 Centerpoint Medical Center, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?
St. Louis, Springfield, and Independence 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 October 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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