Telemetry RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

RN - Telemetry (Travel)

Location: Springfield, Missouri Unit: Medical 7B (32 beds) Employment Type: Travel Openings: 1 Contract Length: 13 weeks 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 Position Type: Auto-offer

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year, inpatient setting only
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Driver's license
• Experience and competence in drug titration

Unit and Assignment Details

• Float: Will float on a rotational basis
• Patient Ratios: Vary. Days 1:5-1:6, nights 1:6-1:7. Ratios are not guaranteed, and careful consideration is given based on circumstances.
• Equipment: Telemetry, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• Patient Types: Medical or medical telemetry, developmental delays

Schedule and Time Off

• Requested time off (RTO) must be made up on the back end and will not be approved in the first week of assignment.
• One holiday RTO may be requested per assignment.
• Night shift orients on day shift and requires availability for the entire week.

Dress Code

• Black scrubs only; any other color is unacceptable.

Role Expectations

• Personality Fit: Determined, decisive, flexible
• Duties: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care for all age groups, including patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities. Maintains professional accountability, evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers, and coordinates care with other departments.
• Physical Demands: Stands and walks most of the shift; significant bending, stooping, lifting, and turning of patients with assistance; push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs.; pinch up to 15 lbs.; minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling. High risk exposure to blood and body fluids. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, or days.

Facility Highlights

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