Telemetry Registered Nurse
Springfield, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Surgical/Telemetry night shift position at a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of telemetry experience and an active MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Work setting is an inpatient surgical/telemetry unit at a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and Level 2 Stroke Center
• Eligible float units include Medical, Medical/Surgical, Cardiac Med Intermediate, and Surgical floors
• Patient population includes post-surgical patients with specialties such as GI, GU, ENT, and Urology, as well as patients with medical comorbidities
• Night shift: 1900–0700
• Patient ratios on nights are approximately 1:6–1:8 (estimates only)
• Equipment includes Alaris pumps, telemetry monitors, and lift equipment
• EMR is Epic
• Floating is required on a rotational basis
• Weekend hours required as determined by the facility
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license in Missouri or eligibility for MO licensure (compact license accepted)
• Current BLS certification from AHA required
• 4 trauma credits required — must be completed within the first two weeks if not already held at start
• NIHSS certification required prior to start date
• ACLS from AHA preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient telemetry experience required
• Experience and competence in drug titration required
• No employment gaps of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted)
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment unless a scheduled renewal is documented
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, and turn patients with assistance; push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs; pinch up to 15 lbs

Additional Information

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for all age groups
• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary and other departments to optimize outcomes
• High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids is inherent to the role
• Night shift orientation is conducted on day shift; candidate must be available the entire orientation week
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1 — declinations are not accepted
• Black scrubs are required; torn clothing, open-toed shoes, and non-scrub attire are not permitted
• Up to 5 days of RTO is allowed but must be made up during the assignment; RTO will not be approved during the first week
• Only 1 holiday RTO request will be approved per assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but are subject to a local bill rate and a limit of 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, a minimum 1-year separation or transfer outside the 50-mile radius is required
• The facility has earned an 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group's Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grade and holds recognition from the American College of Cardiology, CMS, and The Joint Commission