Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

RN - Cardiac Tele

Location: Springfield, Missouri Unit: Cardiac Med 4B (31 beds) Employment Type: Travel Assignment Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Auto-Offer: Yes

Schedule and Hours

• 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
• Blocked Scheduling: May be approved based on facility requirements (must be listed on submission form)
• Time Off: RTO must be made up on the back end and will not be approved in the first week. One holiday RTO can be requested per assignment.
• Orientation: Night shift orients on day shift and must be available the entire week.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN License (meets the criteria for eligibility for licensure in Missouri, or currently licensed in Missouri)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS from AHA only
• 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience in an inpatient setting, completed within the last year
• Experience working with cardiac patients
• Experience and competence in drug titration
• Driver's License

Unit Information

• Patient Population: Cardiac/Med Surg
• Patient Ratios: Varies. Days 1:5 to 1:6, nights 1:6 to 1:8 (estimates, not guarantees)
• Equipment: Alaris pumps, telemetry, lift equipment

Role Overview

• Performs direct patient care for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Uses the nursing process to provide patient care, including patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments and ancillary services.
• Maintains professional accountability and patient confidentiality.

Physical Demands

• Stands and walks 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 of exposure to blood and body fluids.
• May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, or days according to patient care needs.

Personality Fit

• Determined, decisive, flexible

Dress Code

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

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center; one of 2 Level 1 trauma centers within a 50-mile radius
• Level 2 Stroke Center (MoDHSS); Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center certification
• Highest CMS Star Rating in the area
• Recognized by the American College of Cardiology in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" issue for heart patient care