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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Cardiac Med/Tele unit requiring 1+ year of recent inpatient cardiac telemetry experience.

Details

• Work on a 32-bed Cardiac Med/Telemetry intermediate care unit
• Patient population includes cardiac and med-surg patients
• Patient ratios vary by shift, estimated at 1:5-1:6 days and 1:6-1:8 nights
• Equipment used includes Alaris pumps, telemetry monitors, and lift equipment
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Rotational floating required
• No on-call requirements
• Night shift staff orient on day shift and must be available the entire orientation week

Requirements

• Active RN license eligible for or currently held in Missouri (compact accepted)
• BLS certification from AHA required
• NIHSS certification required prior to start (may submit without)
• 4 trauma credits required, or must be completed within first two weeks of start
• ACLS from AHA preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient Cardiac Telemetry experience required
• Experience and competence in drug titration required
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinates patient care with ancillary departments and other care team members
• Maintains professional accountability and evaluates effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of shift, frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Must be able to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs, pinch up to 15 lbs, and occasionally kneel, crouch, and crawl
• High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids
• Scrub color required is black; torn clothing and open-toed shoes are not permitted
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required November 1-April 1, with no declinations accepted
• Facility is a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and Level 2 Stroke Center
• Up to 5 days of RTO allowed but must be made up during the assignment, not approved in the first week
• Only 1 holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
• Local candidates accepted, though bill rate is reduced for those within 50 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers may be considered