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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Location: Springfield, Missouri
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)
Weekend Hours: As required by facility
Call Requirements: None

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Unit: Medical 7B, 32 beds
• Patient Ratios (varies):

  • Days: 1:5 to 1:6
  • Nights: 1:6 to 1:7 (not guaranteed)
• Patient Population: Medical or medical telemetry patients, including those with developmental delays
• Equipment Used: 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
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience and competence in drug titration

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability and uphold patient rights and confidentiality
• Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers
• Perform duties consistent with nursing practice standards, Missouri Nurse Practice Act, and organizational mission and values

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk 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
• May require flexible scheduling and shift changes based on patient care needs

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; declinations not accepted
• Dress code: Black scrubs only; no other scrub colors allowed
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week
• Time off requests (RTO) must be made after the first week; only one holiday RTO allowed per assignment
• Flexible scheduling options available but must be indicated on submission

Personality Fit

• Determined, decisive, and flexible

Community Highlights

• Springfield offers cultural and recreational activities such as a zoo, art museum, historic sites, and local breweries and restaurants.