Cardiac Telemetry RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Telemetry (Travel Assignment)

Location

• Springfield, Missouri

Assignment Details

• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 2

Unit Information

• Unit: Cardiac Med 4A
• 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
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
• Patient Population: Cardiac and Medical-Surgical patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience and competence in drug titration

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification from AHA

Skills and Experience

• Competence in drug titration
• Experience with cardiac telemetry patients
• Ability to float on a rotational basis within the unit

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care effectiveness
• Care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities

Working Conditions 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
• May require flexible scheduling and shift changes 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
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week
• Dress code: Black scrubs; no torn clothes or open-toed shoes; scrubs must be worn at all times
• Personality fit: Determined, decisive, flexible

This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-equipped cardiac telemetry unit with a supportive team, providing care to a diverse patient population in a hospital recognized for quality and safety in cardiac care.