Telemetry RN
Joplin, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Joplin

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Location: Joplin, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36 (guaranteed)
Weekend and Call Requirements: As required by the facility

Unit and Patient Information

• Unit Type: Cardiac Med Surg / Stepdown
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6
• Patient Types:

  • Post cardiac catheterization
  • Atrial fibrillation (Afib)
  • Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  • Stable myocardial infarction (MI) patients
  • Post-op surgical and trauma patients (Stepdown experience helpful)
  • Medical cardiac patients including pacemaker insertion and non-titrated cardiac drips
• Equipment Used: IV pumps, glucometer, GE monitoring equipment, computers
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience in an acute care setting, including Stepdown and ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with post-op surgical and trauma patients in Stepdown units

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required from November 1 to April 1; declinations not accepted
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week
• Dress code: Black scrubs only; no other colors or attire allowed
• Nurses utilize the nursing process to provide patient care, maintain accountability, coordinate care with other departments, and uphold patient confidentiality and rights

Facility Highlights

• Level 2 Trauma, Stroke, and STEMI Center
• CMS 3 Star Rating
• Recognized for chest pain and MI care with a Platinum Performance Achievement Award
• All-private patient rooms
• Nationally recognized care with participation in clinical trials

Contract Flexibility

• Contract length flexible between 8 to 26 weeks
• Guaranteed hours options: 36 or 48 hours per week (subject to facility approval)
• Blocked scheduling requires facility approval
• Return to work (RTO) within 5 days or less with makeup of hours on the back end

Summary

This travel RN position on a telemetry unit requires a minimum of 2 years acute care experience in Stepdown or ICU settings, strong cardiac medication and monitoring skills, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. The role involves night shifts with a 13-week assignment length and requires flu vaccination compliance. The unit cares for a variety of cardiac and medical patients in a Level 2 trauma and stroke center environment.