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

Travel RN Opportunity – Telemetry

Location: Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri
Hospital System: Mercy Health
Unit: Medical 7B (Telemetry)

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry Specialty
• Employment Type: Travel
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (flexible, must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• BLS (American Heart Association) required
• NIHSS certification required prior to start (can be submitted after application)

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience (inpatient only)
• Competence in drug titration required
• Experience with telemetry equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps, and lift equipment
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR system

Unit & Patient Information

• 32-bed telemetry unit
• Patient ratios vary:

  • Days: 1:5 to 1:6
  • Nights: 1:6 to 1:7 (not guaranteed)
• Patient population includes medical/medical telemetry patients and those with developmental delays
• Float requirements: rotational basis

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, kneeling, crouching, and minimal crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is a risk
• Must be flexible with schedules and shifts based on patient care needs

Dress Code

• Black scrubs only
• No other scrub colors permitted

Facility Highlights

• Mercy Hospital Springfield has an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group (Spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grade)
• Recognized for high-quality care and patient satisfaction
• 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
• Recognized by American College of Cardiology and CMS for quality care

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (no exemptions)
• Must adhere to Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards
• Responsible for coordinating patient care with other departments and maintaining patient confidentiality

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
• Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum (nearby)
• Numerous local breweries and restaurants

This position is ideal for a determined, decisive, and flexible RN with telemetry experience seeking a travel assignment in a well-regarded hospital with strong community ties and excellent patient care standards.