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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Med Intermediate unit on night shift, requiring at least 1 year of cardiac telemetry experience and an active MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Inpatient cardiac med/surgical intermediate unit (Cardiac Med 4A) in a hospital setting
• 32-bed unit serving cardiac and med/surg patient populations
• Night shift: 19:00–07:00 (7pm–7am)
• Patient ratios: approximately 1:6–1:8 on nights (estimates only)
• Equipment used includes Alaris pumps, telemetry monitors, and lift equipment
• EMR: Epic
• Floating required on a rotational basis
• Weekend hours required per facility need
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license in Missouri or a compact state license meeting Missouri eligibility requirements
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
• Current BLS certification from AHA required
• NIHSS certification required prior to start date (may be submitted without, but must be obtained before starting)
• 4 trauma credits required or must be completed within the first two weeks of the assignment
• ACLS from AHA preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient cardiac telemetry experience required
• Experience and competency in drug titration required
• No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include direct patient care across all age groups, encompassing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes
• Physical demands include standing and walking for most of the shift, significant bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 lbs, pinch up to 15 lbs
• High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids
• Night shift orients on day shift and candidate must be available for the entire orientation week
• RTO of up to 5 days is permitted but must be made up during the assignment; RTO will not be approved during the first week
• Only 1 holiday RTO request is allowed per assignment
• Black scrubs required; torn clothing, open-toed shoes, and non-scrub attire are not permitted
• Flu vaccination (or a Mercy-approved exemption) is required for the period of November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but will be placed at a reduced bill rate
• Candidates living within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, a 1-year separation or transfer outside the 50-mile radius is required before returning
• The facility is a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and a Level 2 Stroke Center
• Recognized by the American College of Cardiology and holds the highest CMS Star Rating in the area