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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Medical Telemetry (7 Tele) night shift position in Joplin, MO, requiring 2+ years of stepdown or ICU experience and active MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiac Medical Telemetry unit (7 Tele) in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes post-cardiac cath, AFib, CHF, stable MI, post-heart cath with interventions, pacemaker insertions, non-titrated cardiac drips, and general medical overflow patients
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Equipment includes IV pumps, computers, glucometer, and GE monitoring equipment
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift, 3x12, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• Float requirements as determined by the facility
• On-call requirements as determined by the facility

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) — no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled
• Minimum 2 years of stepdown or ICU experience in an acute care hospital
• Proficiency with insulin drips, Precedex, titrating nitroglycerin, Cardizem, and BiPAP required
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted)
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Experience with post-op surgical patients and trauma cases is preferred, as the unit accepts these patient types
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, dependability, and a hardworking attitude are important qualities for this role
• Black scrubs or M-wear are required; no other scrub colors are permitted
• Flu vaccination is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; exemptions must be approved by the facility
• RTO of up to 5 days is permitted but must be made up during the assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but receive a reduced bill rate
• The facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center, Level 2 Stroke Center, and Level 2 STEMI Center