Telemetry RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week (must be specified on submission)
Number of Openings: 1

Unit and Patient Care Information

• Unit: Neurology 6C
• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Types: Neurology, Medical, Medical Telemetry
• Patient Ratios: Vary by shift (Day 1:5-1:6, Night 1:6-1:7; not guaranteed)
• Equipment Used: Telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: 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)
• Competence in drug titration

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of inpatient Neurology nursing experience

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Utilize the nursing process for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care effectiveness of other caregivers
• Adhere to nursing practice guidelines, Missouri Nurse Practice Act, and organizational standards

Work Environment and 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
• May work varying schedules and shifts based on patient care needs

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; declinations are not accepted
• No call requirements
• Weekend hours as required by the facility
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week
• Dress code: Black scrubs only; no other scrub colors allowed

Personality Fit

• Determined, decisive, and flexible

Facility Highlights

• Recognized for high-quality care and patient satisfaction
• Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 2 Stroke Center
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• High safety and quality ratings in the region

Local Area Highlights

• Various cultural and recreational attractions including museums, parks, and breweries in Springfield, MO