Telemetry Registered Nurse
Springfield, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel RN Opportunity – Telemetry Unit

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Facility Type: Surgical Floor (Telemetry Unit)

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry Specialty
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Employment Type: Travel

Licensure & Certifications

• Required:

  • Current RN License eligible or active in Missouri
  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • 4 Trauma credits (must have or complete within first 2 weeks)
  • NIHSS (must obtain prior to start if not submitted)
• Preferred:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association only)

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year telemetry experience (inpatient only)
• Competence in drug titration required
• Preferred experience with trauma patients (inpatient only)

Unit Information

• Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:5 to 1:6
  • Nights: 1:6 to 1:8 (estimates)
• Equipment: Alaris pumps, telemetry, lift equipment
• EMR System: EPIC
• Patient Population: Cardiac and Medical-Surgical patients

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care effectiveness
• Float on a rotational basis within the unit
• Work within Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards

Physical & Working Conditions

• 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 (high risk)
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, crawling

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Black
• Unacceptable attire: Torn clothes, open-toed shoes, not wearing scrubs

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required from November 1 to April 1 (no declinations accepted)
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires full week availability
• Flexible scheduling options available but must be indicated on submission
• Time off requests (RTO) must be made on the back end of the assignment; no RTO in the first week
• One holiday RTO allowed per assignment

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center (Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services)
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Recognized for cardiac care and patient safety
• High patient satisfaction focus with advanced healthcare technology

Local Area Highlights

• 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 (seasonal)
• Numerous local breweries and restaurants

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced telemetry RNs seeking travel assignments in a well-regarded hospital with a strong focus on trauma and cardiac care.