Telemetry RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
Number of Openings: 1

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Unit Type: Medical Telemetry (Med Tele), 24 beds
• Patient Types: Medical, medical telemetry, observation
• Patient Ratios: Vary by shift (Days 1:5-1:6, Nights 1:6-1:7); ratios not guaranteed
• Equipment Used: Telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
• Float: Rotational basis within the unit

Required Qualifications

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

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability and uphold patient rights and confidentiality
• Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers
• Perform duties consistent with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and professional standards
• Care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities

Work Environment & 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 is a high risk
• Must be flexible to work varying schedules and shifts as needed by patient care requirements

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; declinations not accepted
• No call requirements
• Weekend hours as required by facility
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires full week availability
• Dress code: Black scrubs only

Desired Personality Traits

• Determined, decisive, and flexible

Community Highlights

• Springfield offers cultural and recreational activities including a zoo, museums, parks, and local breweries

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.