Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Telemetry

Location

• Springfield, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel assignment

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift

• Night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekend hours as required by facility
• Guaranteed weekly hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)

Unit Information

• Unit: Cardiac Med 4B
• Number of beds: 31
• Patient ratios (estimated):

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

Job Description

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac and medical-surgical patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Utilize nursing process to care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities.
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality.
• Float on a rotational basis within the facility.
• No call requirements.
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires full availability for the orientation week.

Required Qualifications

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