Registered Nurse Cardiac Care

Kansas City, MO

Full Time

Entry Level

Location: Kansas City, MO
Pay: $30.04 – $41.50/hr (DOE)
Shift Differentials: +$4/hr Nights & Weekends
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $30,000 (details below)
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Overview

A leading Kansas City healthcare system is seeking compassionate, skilled Cardiac Care Registered Nurses to join a high-acuity cardiovascular unit. This role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, rotating schedules, and major sign-on bonuses for both day and night shift RNs.

This is an outstanding opportunity for nurses passionate about cardiac care and looking to grow within a reputable, fast-paced, comprehensive stroke/STEMI facility.

Why You Should Apply

Competitive Pay & Incentives

$30.04 – $41.50/hr based on experience
+$4/hr for Nights
+$4/hr for Weekends
Sign-On Bonus:
- $30,000 for Night Shift (2-year commitment)
- $12,000 for Day Shift (2-year commitment)
Relocation assistance available case-by-case

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off & family leave
Tuition reimbursement & professional development

Shifts Available

Days or Nights
Rotating weekends

About the Role

Cardiac Care RNs provide specialized nursing care to patients recovering from cardiovascular procedures and surgeries, including:

Open-heart surgery
Heart catheterizations & stent placements
Pacemaker/AICD implantation
Ablations & electrophysiology interventions
Cardiovascular surgeries

This unit focuses on rapid assessment, advanced cardiac monitoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Unit Details

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3 to 1:5 depending on acuity
High-acuity patient population in a comprehensive stroke and STEMI-certified facility

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and nursing standards.
Monitor, evaluate, and support patients recovering from cardiac procedures.
Deliver care aligned with state Nursing Practice Acts and ANA Standards of Practice.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Support patient education regarding cardiac recovery and post-discharge care.

Qualifications

Experience: At least 1 year of acute-care RN experience in cardiac or similar specialty.
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).
Licensure: Active Missouri RN license (or compact equivalent).
Certifications:
- BLS required at hire
- ACLS required within 6 months

Location Benefits

Kansas City, MO offers a vibrant, affordable, and culturally rich environment—ideal for both personal and professional growth. You’ll join a highly regarded healthcare team known for excellence in cardiac care.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about cardiac nursing and want to make a meaningful impact, apply today and take the next step in your career.

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