Telemetry Registered Nurse
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Job Opportunity: RN - Telemetry (Travel)

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry Specialty
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (flexible, must be indicated on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Float: Rotational basis

Unit Information

• Department: Surgical 3A (Telemetry)
• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios (estimates):

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Competence in drug titration

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS (American Heart Association) certification preferred
• Trauma experience (inpatient) preferred

Additional Requirements & Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for travel period November 1 – April 1 (declinations not accepted)
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week
• Flexible scheduling options available (blocked scheduling may be approved)
• Time off requests (RTO) must be made on the back end; no RTO in first week; only one holiday RTO per assignment
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, bending, stooping, lifting and turning patients with assistance, pushing/pulling/gripping up to 50 lbs., and occasional kneeling/crouching/crawling
• High risk exposure to blood and body fluids

Work Environment & Culture

• Utilizes nursing process for patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinates care with ancillary departments to optimize patient comfort and outcomes
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality
• Adheres to Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility’s mission, values, and service standards
• Personality fit: Determined, decisive, flexible

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Recognized for cardiac care and patient safety excellence

Local Area Highlights

• Attractions: Dickerson Park Zoo, Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, Springfield Art Museum, Route 66 Car Museum, Pythian Castle
• Nearby: Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum (45 minutes east, seasonal)
• Vibrant local breweries and restaurants

This position is an auto-offer travel assignment with a 13-week contract length.