Med Surg Telemetry RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

RN Tele (Telemetry)

Location: Springfield, Missouri Unit: Medical 7B Employment Type: Travel Openings: 1 Assignment Length: 13 weeks Auto-Offer: Yes

Schedule and Hours

• Shift: Nights, 1900-0700
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (must be indicated on submission form)
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Blocked scheduling: May be approved based on facility requirements (must be listed on submission form)
• Orientation: Night shift orients on day shift and must be available the entire week
• Time off (RTO): Must be made up on the back end, not approved in the first week of assignment, and limited to 1 holiday RTO per assignment

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid RN license in Missouri
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience: 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience in an inpatient setting, completed within the last year
• Certifications: BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Skills: Experience and competence in drug titration
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license required

Unit and Assignment Details

• Beds: 32
• Patient ratios: Vary. Days 1:5-1:6, nights 1:6-1:7. Ratios are not guaranteed; careful consideration is given based on circumstances.
• Equipment: Tele, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• Float: Will float on a rotational basis

Role Overview

• Performs direct patient care for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Provides nursing process-based care for patients post-trauma, post-surgical, and with medical comorbidities
• Coordinates patient care with other departments and evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers

Physical Demands

• Stands and walks most of the time on duty
• Significant bending, stooping, lifting, and turning of patients with assistance
• Push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs.; pinch up to 15 lbs.; kneeling, crouching, and crawling minimally
• High risk exposure to blood and body fluids
• May be required to work varying schedules, shifts, days, or frequency based on patient care needs

Dress Code

• Black scrubs only

Facility Highlights

• B grade in The Leapfrog Group's Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grade
• Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center; one of 2 Level 1 trauma centers within a 50-mile radius
• Level 2 Stroke Center (MoDHSS); Joint Commission Stroke Certification as Primary Stroke Center
• American College of Cardiology recognition in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" issue for heart patient care
• Highest CMS Star Rating in the area