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

Travel RN Opportunity - Telemetry Specialty

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Telemetry (Tele)
• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Will float on a rotational basis

Licensure & Certifications

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

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • NIHSS (must be obtained prior to start if not currently held)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience, inpatient only
• Preferred: 1 year neuro inpatient experience
• Must have experience and competence in drug titration
• Prior travel experience is NOT required

Unit Information

• Unit: Neurology 6C
• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: Vary (Day 1:5-1:6, Night 1:6-1:7) — ratios not guaranteed
• Patient Types: Neurology, Medical, Medical Telemetry
• Equipment: Telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• EMR System: EPIC

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Utilize nursing process for patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities
• Maintain professional accountability and adhere to facility mission, values, and standards

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

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

Dress Code

• Scrubs must be black
• No other scrub colors allowed

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (no declinations accepted)
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week
• Flexible scheduling options available (36 or 48 hours/week)
• Time off requests (RTO) must be made on the back end of the assignment, not during the first week

This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-recognized hospital with a strong focus on patient safety and quality care in a supportive environment.