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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med Tele RN for a night shift position requiring 1+ years of tele experience and a Missouri or compact RN license.

Details

• Clinical Observation unit within a hospital setting, 24-bed unit
• Patient population includes med, med tele, and observation cases
• Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Patient ratios vary: days 1:5-1:6, nights 1:6-1:7 (not guaranteed)
• Uses telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, and tube feeding pumps
• Epic EMR used
• Weekend hours required as determined by facility
• Floating required on a rotational basis
• No 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 licensed in Missouri (compact accepted)
• BLS certification from AHA required
• NIHSS certification required (may start without but must obtain prior to start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient telemetry experience required
• Experience and competence in drug titration required
• Ability to stand and walk for most of shift
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs, pinch up to 15 lbs, and perform minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality in accordance with facility mission and values
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1, with no declinations accepted
• Black scrub color required; no other colors permitted
• RTO requests must be made up during the assignment and are not approved during the first week
• Only one holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced bill rate
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year break or transfer to a facility outside the radius
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months