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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry (Surgical 3A) night shift position at a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of inpatient telemetry experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Inpatient surgical/telemetry unit (Surgical 3A) at a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and Level 2 Stroke Center
• Cardiac and med-surg patient population, including post-trauma, surgical, and medically complex cases
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Patient ratios vary: days 1:5–1:6, nights 1:6–1:8 (estimates)
• 32-bed unit
• Equipment includes Alaris pumps, telemetry monitors, and lift equipment
• EMR: Epic
• Weekend hours required as determined by the facility
• No on-call requirements
• Floating on a rotational basis
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or compact RN license eligible for Missouri at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification from AHA
• NIHSS certification required prior to start (may be considered without, but must be obtained before starting)
• 4 trauma credits required; must be completed within the first two weeks if not already held
• ACLS from AHA preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient telemetry experience required
• Experience and competence in drug titration required
• Inpatient experience only; no gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• U.S. Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs are not accepted
• Physical requirements include standing and walking for most of the shift, frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance; ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs. and pinch up to 15 lbs.

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes
• Trauma and inpatient surgical experience is preferred
• Night shift orientation is conducted on day shift; candidate must be available the entire orientation week
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption is required for all travelers from November 1 – April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Black scrubs required; torn clothing, open-toed shoes, and non-scrub attire are not acceptable
• RTO of up to 5 days is allowed but must be made up during the assignment; no RTO approved in the first week
• Only 1 holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate and are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts at this location before a separation period or relocation is required