Telemetry RN

Hey, it's me. I've been placing nurses for over a decade, and I'm talking to you directly. Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO needs a Registered Nurse for their Progressive Care unit. This isn't about filling a slot; it's about finding the right person for a specific team. They've got the details laid out, and my job is to give them to you straight.

The Work

You'll coordinate and deliver care for cardiac and medical surgical patients. It's about being thorough and present.

• Assess patient condition on admission and every single shift. You're the eyes and ears, identifying and reporting any change in status.
• Perform procedures or functions as ordered by the medical provider.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient responses.
• Document all care in the patient medical record promptly and completely.
• You need to maintain a working knowledge of the specific medications, procedures, and equipment used for this patient population.

What You Need to Bring

The requirements aren't suggestions; they're the baseline. Here they are.

• A Registered Nurse Diploma and an active RN license.
• A Basic Cardiac Life Support (RN) certification.
• You must obtain your Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within six months of your start date.

The Schedule & Pay

This is a full time position. The schedule involves 12 hour shifts, rotating days and nights. The pay range is $29.00 - $42.00 per hour, based on your years of relevant experience.

Why This Place?

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital with a full spectrum of services, from women's health and orthopedics to a Level I Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center. They're part of HCA Healthcare, which means resources and scale. But more than that, they back up their talk with support for their staff.

The Support & Benefits

The benefits package is deep. It's one of the more comprehensive ones I've seen.

• Health: Comprehensive medical plans with low copays, covering prescriptions and behavioral health. It includes free telemedicine and free AirMed medical transportation. There are separate options for dental and vision.
• Financial: A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your pay (based on how long you've been there). An Employee Stock Purchase Plan lets you buy HCA stock at a 10% discount. There's life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts. They even have extra protection plans for accidents or critical illness. Help with moving expenses is available. And free counseling services for emotional, physical, or financial wellbeing.
• Life & Family: Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny, plus adoption assistance. Referral services for childcare, elder care, pet care, even home repairs. Paid Time Off program covers vacation, family leave, sick days. An Employee Health Assistance Fund offers free coverage options based on income. Pet insurance is an option too.
• Growth: Real education assistance for tuition, student loans, certifications. Dependent scholarships are part of it. As part of HCA; one of the largest employers of nurses in the country; they own nursing colleges like Galen College of Nursing, which makes advancing your education more accessible. A colleague recognition program is in place as well.

A Quick Note on Research Psychiatric Center

The same organization runs Research Psychiatric Center next door; a 95+ bed facility providing behavioral healthcare across all age groups. It shows a broader commitment to community health in Kansas City, MO.

The Legal Stuff

"Good people beget good people." That's their quote down there. HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies multiple times.