Cardiac Telemetry Nurse
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Telemetry (Travel Assignment)

Location

• Springfield, Missouri

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1
• Unit: Cardiac Med 4A
• Number of Beds on Unit: 32
• Patient Ratios (estimated):

  • Days: 1:5 to 1:6
  • Nights: 1:6 to 1:8
• Equipment: Alaris pumps, telemetry, lift equipment
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
• Float Requirements: Rotational basis

Job Description

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac telemetry patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Utilize nursing process for patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities.
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality.
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care effectiveness.
• Follow Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards.
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience in an inpatient setting within the last year
• Competence and experience in drug titration