Cardiac Telemetry RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
Weekend Hours: As required
Call Requirements: None

Unit Information

• Unit: Cardiac Med Telemetry
• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios (estimated):

  • Days: 1:5 to 1:6
  • Nights: 1:6 to 1:8
• Equipment: Alaris pumps, telemetry, lift equipment
• EMR System: EPIC
• Patient Population: Cardiac and Medical-Surgical patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Cardiac Telemetry experience within the last year

• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

• Experience and competence in drug titration

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification from AHA
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments
• Maintain professional accountability and patient confidentiality
• Float on a rotational basis within the unit
• Work night shift orientation on day shift for the first week
• Meet physical demands including standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients (up to 50 lbs)
• Follow facility policies including flu vaccination requirement (Nov 1 – Apr 1) with no declinations accepted

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking
• Physical activities include bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, gripping, kneeling, crouching, and minimal crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is a high risk

Additional Information

• Dress code: Black scrubs; no torn clothes or open-toed shoes
• Flexible scheduling options available but must be indicated on submission
• Holiday time off requests limited to one per assignment
• Must be flexible, determined, decisive, and adaptable

This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-regarded cardiac telemetry unit with a focus on high-quality patient care and professional development.