Cardiac Telemetry RN
Springfield, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Med Intermediate (Telemetry) position on night shift at a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center in Springfield, MO, requiring a minimum of 1 year of cardiac telemetry experience and an active MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiac Med Intermediate Unit 4B in a large acute care hospital setting, a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and Level 2 Stroke Center
• 31-bed unit serving cardiac and med/surg patient populations
• Night shift: 1900–0700
• 13-week contract
• Patient ratios vary: days 1:5–1:6, nights 1:6–1:8 (estimates only)
• Equipment includes Alaris pumps, telemetry monitors, and lift equipment
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Floating on a rotational basis required
• Weekends required as per facility needs
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for Missouri licensure or hold a current MO or compact state RN license
• Current BLS certification from AHA required
• NIHSS certification required prior to start (may be considered without it if obtained before start date)
• ACLS from AHA preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient cardiac telemetry experience required
• Experience and demonstrated competence in drug titration required
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted)

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include performing direct patient care for all age groups, encompassing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
• Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes
• Physical demands include standing and walking for most of the shift, significant bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance; ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs. and pinch up to 15 lbs.
• High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids
• Black scrubs required; torn clothing, open-toed shoes, and non-scrub attire are not permitted
• Night shift orientation is conducted on day shift; candidates must be available for the full orientation week
• RTO of up to 5 days is allowed but must be made up during the assignment; no RTO approved in the first week, and only 1 holiday RTO request permitted per assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but should be aware that local candidates are subject to a reduced bill rate
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled