Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

RN - Cardiac Tele

Location: Springfield, Missouri Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Auto-Offer: Yes

Role Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Tele
• Unit: Cardiac Med 4B
• Unit Size: 31 beds
• Patient Population: Cardiac/Med Surg
• 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
• Float Requirements: Will float on a rotational basis
• Patient Ratios: Days 1:5-1:6, nights 1:6-1:8 (estimates, not guarantees)
• Equipment: Alaris pumps, telemetry, lift equipment

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with cardiac patients
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Valid driver's license
• Experience and competence in drug titration

Personality Fit

Determined, decisive, flexible

Schedule and Assignment Policies

• Blocked scheduling (no specific days) may be approved based on facility requirements (must be listed on submission form)
• Flexible guaranteed hours of 36 or 48 must be listed on submission form
• All contingency requests must be on the submission form
• RTO must be made up on the back end and will not be approved in the first week of assignment
• Holiday RTO: 1 per assignment
• Night shift orients on day shift and requires availability for the entire week

Physical and Working Conditions

• Stand and walk most of the time on duty
• Significant bending, stooping, lifting, and turning 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, days of the week, or frequency based on patient care needs

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Black
• Not permitted: Torn clothes, open-toed shoes, or not wearing scrubs

Role Responsibilities

Performs direct patient care for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Utilizes the nursing process for patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities. Monitors and coordinates care with ancillary departments, evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers, and maintains patient rights and confidentiality. Functions within the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and the facility's mission, values, and service standards.