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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: Medical 6B (Telemetry)
• Shift: Night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 hours (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1
• Patient Population: Medical, medical telemetry, respiratory patients
• Unit Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: Vary by shift; days 1:5-1:6, nights 1:6-1:7 (not guaranteed)
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
• Equipment Used: Telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• Float Requirements: Rotational basis

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience within the last year in an inpatient setting
• Experience and competence in drug titration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Utilize the nursing process to care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care effectiveness of other direct caregivers
• Uphold patient rights and confidentiality in accordance with nursing standards and state regulations
• Adhere to facility mission, values, and service standards

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs.; pinch up to 15 lbs.; minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids considered high risk
• Flexibility to work varying schedules and shifts as needed

Dress Code

• Black scrubs only
• No other scrub colors or attire permitted

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations not accepted
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire orientation week
• Flexible scheduling options available but must be indicated on submission form
• Time off requests (RTO) cannot be approved during the first week of assignment; holiday RTO limited to one per assignment

Community Highlights

Springfield offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities including:

• Local zoos and wildlife museums
• Art museums and historic sites
• Numerous breweries and restaurants
• Proximity to outdoor parks and Route 66 attractions

This position is ideal for an RN with telemetry experience seeking a travel assignment in a well-recognized hospital with a strong focus on patient safety and quality care.