Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
Joplin, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical With Telemetry Joplin, MO: The registered nurse provides comprehensive care for patients with medical-cardiac conditions, post-cardiac catheterization needs, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, pacemakers, and other medical overflow diagnoses. The role requires strong clinical judgment, teamwork, flexibility, and accountability in coordinating safe, patient-centered care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend and call requirements may apply. Night-shift orientation occurs on day shift, and availability for the full orientation week is required.
• Required Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse license or eligibility for licensure in Missouri; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA); National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; at least 2 years of experience in stepdown or intensive care in an acute-care setting; competency with insulin infusions, Precedex, titrated nitroglycerin, Cardizem, and BiPAP.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for postoperative surgical patients and trauma patients in a stepdown setting.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides patient care utilizing the nursing process.
  • Maintains professional accountability and patient confidentiality.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
  • Coordinates care with other departments.
  • Cares for patients with cardiac and medical conditions, including post-cardiac catheterization patients, stable myocardial infarction patients, cardiac interventions, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, pacemaker insertions, non-titrated cardiac infusions, and general medical overflow.
  • Black scrubs or approved black uniform attire are required.
  • Flu vaccination or an approved exemption is required for assignments during the applicable seasonal period; declinations are not accepted.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits