Telemetry RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Location

• Springfield, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel assignment

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift

• Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend hours as required by facility
• Guaranteed weekly hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)

Unit Information

• Medical Telemetry Unit (32 beds)
• Patient ratios vary: Days 1:5-1:6, Nights 1:6-1:7 (not guaranteed)
• Equipment includes telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience within the last year in an inpatient setting
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required prior to start
• Experience and competence in drug titration
• Valid Driver's License

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Care for patients with medical and telemetry needs, including those with developmental delays
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care effectiveness
• Float on a rotational basis within the unit
• Work night shift orientation on day shift for one week at start of assignment

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
• Flexible scheduling may be required 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
• Dress code: black scrubs only; no other scrub colors allowed
• Holiday time off requests limited to one per assignment
• Time off requests (RTO) must be made after the first week and made up later

Patient Population

• Medical and telemetry patients, including those with trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities

Personality Fit

• Determined, decisive, and flexible

Note: This position is an auto-offer role with specific submission requirements.