Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Travel RN – Cardiac Telemetry

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (flexible, must be indicated on submission)
• Number of Openings: 2
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Contract Type: Travel

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• Required: BLS (AHA only), NIHSS (must be obtained prior to start if not submitted)
• Preferred: ACLS (AHA only)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in Cardiac Telemetry (inpatient only)
• Competence in drug titration required

Unit Information

• 31 beds
• Patient Ratios (estimated):

  • Days: 1:5 to 1:6
  • Nights: 1:6 to 1:8
• Equipment: Alaris pumps, telemetry, lift equipment
• EMR system: EPIC
• Patient Population: Cardiac and Medical-Surgical

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Evaluate care effectiveness of other caregivers
• Float on a rotational basis within the unit
• Follow Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, grip up to 50 lbs, pinch up to 15 lbs
• May work varying schedules and shifts based on patient care needs
• Exposure to blood and body fluids

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Black
• Unacceptable attire: Torn clothes, open-toed shoes, not wearing scrubs

Personality Fit

• Determined, decisive, flexible

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center (MoDHSS certified)
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Recognized for excellence in cardiac care and patient safety

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (no declinations accepted)
• Flexible scheduling options available; time off requests must be made after the first week of assignment
• Patient care includes post-trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities

Local Area Highlights

• Dickerson Park Zoo
• Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
• Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
• Springfield Art Museum
• Route 66 Car Museum
• Pythian Castle
• Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum (nearby)
• Numerous local breweries and restaurants