Cardiac Telemetry RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Job Opportunity: RN - Telemetry (Travel)

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 hours (must be specified on submission)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Rotational basis

Licensure & Certifications

• Required Licensure: Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • NIHSS (must be obtained prior to start if not currently held)
• Preferred Certification: ACLS (American Heart Association only)

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in Cardiac Telemetry (inpatient only)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Unit Information

• Unit: Cardiac Med 4B
• Number of Beds: 31
• Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:5 to 1:6
  • Nights: 1:6 to 1:8 (estimates)
• Equipment: Alaris pumps, telemetry, lift equipment
• EMR System: EPIC
• Type of Patients: Cardiac and Medical-Surgical

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments
• Utilize nursing process consistent with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Perform duties consistent with facility mission, values, and service standards
• Experience and competence in drug titration required

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the time during shifts
• 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 (high risk)
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling

Dress Code

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

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; declinations not accepted
• Flexible guaranteed hours and blocked scheduling may be approved based on facility requirements
• Time off requests (RTO) must be made on the back end of the assignment; no RTO in the first week
• Holiday time off: One request per assignment allowed

This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-recognized hospital with a strong focus on cardiac care and patient safety.