Telemetry RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
Weekend Hours: As required by facility
Call Requirements: None

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Unit: Medical Telemetry (32 beds)
• Patient Ratios (varies):

  • Days: 1:5 to 1:6
  • Nights: 1:6 to 1:7 (not guaranteed)
• Patient Population: Medical or medical telemetry patients, including those with developmental delays
• Equipment Used: Telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
• Float: Rotational basis within the unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience within the last year in an inpatient setting
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience and competence in drug titration

Skills & Experience

• Competence in drug titration
• Experience with inpatient telemetry patients
• Ability to provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordination of patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is a high risk
• Must be flexible to work varying schedules and shifts as needed

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week
• Dress code: Black scrubs only; no other scrub colors allowed
• Time off requests (RTO) must be made after the first week; only one holiday RTO allowed per assignment
• Must demonstrate a determined, decisive, and flexible personality fit

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Recognized for high-quality cardiac care and patient safety

Local Area Highlights

• Various cultural and recreational attractions including a zoo, museums, parks, and historic sites
• Numerous local breweries and restaurants available for leisure activities