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
Shift: Night (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
Number of Openings: 1

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Unit: Neurology 6C, 32 beds
• Patient Types: Neurology, Medical, Medical Telemetry
• Patient Ratios: Vary by shift (Day 1:5-1:6, Night 1:6-1:7; not guaranteed)
• Equipment: Telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
• Float: Rotational basis within the unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience and competence in drug titration

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year inpatient Neurology nursing experience

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 medical comorbidities
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability and patient confidentiality
• Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers
• Adhere to Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• 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, minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is a high risk
• Must be flexible to work varying schedules and shifts as needed

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1 (no declinations accepted)
• No call requirements
• Weekend hours as required by facility
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires full week availability
• Dress code: Black scrubs only

Personality Fit

• Determined, decisive, and flexible

Community Highlights

• Located in Springfield, MO, with access to local attractions such as zoos, museums, parks, and breweries

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.