Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel)
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Travel RN Opportunity - Telemetry

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Telemetry (Tele)
• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Will float on a rotational basis

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• BLS (AHA only) required
• Must have 4 trauma credits or complete them within first 2 weeks
• NIHSS certification required prior to start (may submit without initially)
• Preferred: ACLS (AHA only)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience (inpatient only)
• Experience and competence in drug titration required
• Preferred: Trauma experience (inpatient only)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit: Surgical 3B, Specialty Surgery (GI/GU/ENT/Urology)
• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios (estimates):

  • Days: 1:5-1:6
  • Nights: 1:6-1:8
• Equipment: Alaris pumps, telemetry, lift equipment
• EMR System: EPIC

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• May work varying schedules and shifts based on patient care needs
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• Physical requirements include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required from November 1 to April 1 (no declinations accepted)
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week
• Flexible scheduling options available (36 or 48 hours/week)
• Holiday time off requests limited to one per assignment
• Professional accountability and adherence to nursing standards and facility mission expected
• Personality fit: Calm demeanor, collaborative, communicative

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Black
• Unacceptable attire: Torn clothes, open-toed shoes, not wearing scrubs

This position offers the opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and Level 2 Stroke Center with a focus on high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.