Overview
Locum Tenens Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Topeka, Kansas. Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Telemetry RN travel opportunity in a modern community hospital, working with a supportive interdisciplinary healthcare team and the latest medical technology. Topeka offers affordable living, a welcoming atmosphere, and easy access to parks, cultural attractions, and a vibrant downtown.
Estimated Weekly Salary
Weekly Salary Range: $1,570 - $1,610 per week
Telemetry RN Details
- Assignment Type: Locum tenens (travel nursing contract)
- Location: Topeka, KS 66606
- Unit: Telemetry (30 beds)
- Start Date: October 1, 2025
- End Date: December 31, 2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 12-hour shifts (06:45 - 19:15)
- Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 hours/week)
- Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Scrub Color: Pewter gray
- Charting System: EPIC
Telemetry RN Qualifications
- Active Kansas or Compact RN license (required at time of submission)
- Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry RN experience in a hospital setting
- Previous travel nurse experience required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- EPIC charting system experience preferred
- Ability to float to similar units as needed
- Local candidates within 50 miles not accepted
Telemetry RN Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a busy telemetry unit
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, respond to rapid changes in patient status
- Administer medications, manage cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration), and perform blood product administration
- Interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases
- Care for patients post-cardiac procedures, surgery, and mixed medical diagnoses
- Perform central and peripheral line care, chest tube management, and wound care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response
- Float to similar units as needed based on facility requirements
- Accurately document patient care using EPIC electronic health records
Benefits
- 401K with Matching
- Healthcare
- Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing RNs and other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. Our team provides a dedicated career advisor to connect you with opportunities aligned with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Explore job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.