Travel Telemetry RN
Springfield, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Opportunity – Telemetry Unit

Location: Mercy Hospital Springfield, Springfield, Missouri
Hospital System: Mercy Health
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
Number of Openings: 1

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry Specialty
• Unit: Medical 7B (32 beds)
• Patient Population: Medical or medical telemetry patients, including those with developmental delays
• Patient Ratios: Vary by shift (Days 1:5-1:6, Nights 1:6-1:7), not guaranteed
• Float: Rotational basis within the facility
• Call Requirements: None

Requirements

• Licensure: Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association) required
  • NIHSS certification required prior to start (can be submitted after application)
• Experience: Minimum 1 year inpatient telemetry experience
• Skills: Must have experience in inpatient telemetry nursing

Unit & Work Environment

• Equipment: Telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• EMR System: EPIC
• Dress Code: Black scrubs only
• Work Conditions:

  • Frequent standing and walking
  • Physical demands include bending, stooping, lifting, turning patients (up to 50 lbs), pushing, pulling, gripping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling as needed
  • Exposure to blood and body fluids
  • Flexible scheduling with possible weekend hours as required by facility

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Uphold professional accountability and Mercy Health’s mission, values, and service standards
• Care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities

Facility Highlights

• Mercy Hospital Springfield has earned an “A” grade in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grade
• Recognized for:

  • Commitment to cardiac care (American College of Cardiology)
  • Highest CMS Star Rating in the area
  • Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center
  • Level 2 Stroke Center (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)
  • Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• One of two Level 1 trauma centers within a 50-mile radius

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (no exceptions)
• Flexible guaranteed hours and blocked scheduling may be approved but must be indicated on submission
• Requests for time off (RTO) must be made after the first week of assignment; only one holiday RTO allowed per assignment

Local Area Highlights (Springfield, MO)

• Dickerson Park Zoo
• Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
• Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
• Springfield Art Museum
• Route 66 Car Museum
• Pythian Castle
• Numerous local breweries and restaurants