Telemetry Registered Nurse
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Job Opportunity: RN - Telemetry (Travel)

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

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry Specialty
• Shift: Night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 hours (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Will float on a rotational basis

Unit Information

• Unit: Medical 6B
• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: Vary by shift (Day 1:5-1:6, Night 1:6-1:7) – ratios not guaranteed
• Patient Population: Medical, medical telemetry, respiratory patients
• Equipment: Telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Telemetry nursing (inpatient only)
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification must be obtained prior to start if not currently held
• Experience and competence in drug titration

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Orientation for night shift occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week
• Must be able to stand and walk most of the shift, with physical demands including bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is a high-risk factor
• Physical requirements include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Utilizes nursing process for patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinates patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintains patient confidentiality and professional accountability
• Adheres to Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards

Work Environment & Culture

• Determined, decisive, and flexible personality fit preferred
• Dress code: Black scrubs only (no other colors accepted)

Summary

This travel RN Telemetry position in Springfield, MO offers a 13-week night shift assignment with flexible guaranteed hours. The role requires at least 1 year of inpatient telemetry nursing experience, current Missouri RN licensure, and specific certifications. The position involves direct patient care on a 32-bed medical telemetry unit with varied patient ratios and requires physical stamina and professional accountability. Flu vaccination compliance is mandatory during flu season.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.