RN Med Surg
Springfield, MO
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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Travel Telemetry RN

Facility: Mercy Hospital Springfield
Unit: Medical 4C
Location: Springfield, MO
Shift: Nights – 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Contract: 13 weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours/week
Openings: 1
Position Type: Auto-Offer
Call: None

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Telemetry RN to provide inpatient care on a 30-bed medical/telemetry unit caring for medical, cardiac overflow, post-trauma, and post-surgical patients.

Requirements

• 1+ year of inpatient Telemetry experience required
• Current RN license eligible for Missouri or active Missouri RN license
• BLS – AHA required
• NIHSS required before start (may submit without it)
• Experience with drug titration required
• Must be flexible and decisive in a fast-paced environment

Unit Details

• 30-bed Medical/Telemetry unit
• Patient population: Medical, Med-Tele, and cardiac overflow
• Night ratio typically 1:6–1:7
• Day ratio typically 1:5–1:6
• Ratios are not guaranteed
• EPIC charting
• Telemetry monitoring
• IV pumps, tube-feeding pumps, and lift equipment
• Rotational floating required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Monitor telemetry patients and recognize changes in condition
• Perform and monitor medication/drug titration
• Coordinate care with physicians and other departments
• Evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers
• Maintain patient rights, safety, and confidentiality
• Care for patients with medical comorbidities, trauma, and post-surgical needs

Schedule & Submission Details

• 3x12 or 4x12 night shifts
• 36 or 48 hours/week must be specified at submission
• Weekend coverage as required by the facility
• No call
• Block scheduling may be considered based on facility needs
• RTO must be submitted upfront
• RTO cannot be approved during the first week
• RTO must be made up at the end of the assignment
• Only 1 holiday RTO can be requested
• Night-shift orientation is on days; candidate must be available for the full orientation week

Compliance

• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required from November 1–April 1
• Flu declinations are not accepted
• Black scrubs required
• Local candidates are accepted at $10 below the posted travel rate

Facility Highlights

Mercy Hospital Springfield is a Level I Trauma & Burn Center and Level II Stroke Center with a strong focus on cardiac, trauma, stroke, and acute-care services.