Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Springfield, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Tele RN for a night shift position requiring 1 year of cardiac telemetry experience and a Missouri or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Cardiac Med 4B unit, a 31-bed cardiac/med-surg floor
• Patient ratios vary: days 1:5-1:6, nights 1:6-1:8
• Utilizes Alaris pumps, telemetry monitoring, and lift equipment
• Charting is done in EPIC
• Night shift schedule, 1900-0700
• Weekend hours required as needed by facility
• No call requirements
• Rotational floating required

Requirements

• Active RN license eligible for Missouri licensure or current Missouri license
• BLS certification from AHA required
• NIHSS certification required (may obtain after start)
• ACLS certification from AHA preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient Cardiac Tele experience required
• Experience and competence in drug titration required
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize comfort and outcomes
• Care for cardiac and medical-surgical patients, including post-trauma and post-surgical cases with medical comorbidities
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1, with no declinations accepted
• Black scrubs required; torn clothing and open-toed shoes are not acceptable
• Night shift staff orient on day shift and must be available the entire orientation week
• Up to 5 days of RTO allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Holiday RTO limited to one request per assignment
• Blocked scheduling may be available based on facility needs
• Local candidates accepted, though a radius rule limits local staff to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a break or transfer to a facility outside the radius
• Facility is a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and Level 2 Stroke Center