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

Travel RN Opportunity – Telemetry Unit

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Facility Type: Hospital – Surgical Floor (3B)

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Telemetry
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (flexible, must be specified)
• Weekend Hours: As required
• Call Requirements: None
• Float: Rotational basis

Licensure & Certifications

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

Experience

• Minimum 1 year telemetry experience (inpatient only)
• Competence in drug titration required
• Preferred: Trauma experience (inpatient only)

Unit Information

• Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:5 to 1:6
  • Nights: 1:6 to 1:8 (estimates)
• Equipment: Alaris pumps, telemetry, lift equipment
• EMR: EPIC
• Patient Population: Specialty Surgery – GI, GU, ENT, Urology

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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

Professional Expectations

• Utilize nursing process for patient care (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Maintain professional accountability and patient confidentiality
• Coordinate care with other departments
• Adhere to Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards
• Calm, collaborative, and communicative demeanor preferred

Dress Code

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

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required November 1 – April 1 (no declinations accepted)
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires full week availability
• Time off requests (RTO) must be made on the back end; no RTO in first week; only one holiday RTO per assignment

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Recognized for high patient safety and quality care

Local Area Highlights

• Dickerson Park Zoo
• Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
• Springfield Art Museum
• Route 66 Car Museum
• Numerous local breweries and restaurants

This position offers a dynamic environment for RNs with telemetry and trauma experience seeking a travel assignment in a well-regarded hospital with strong patient safety and specialty care programs.