Telemetry Registered Nurse
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Travel RN – Telemetry

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Facility Type: Medical Unit (32 beds)

Position Details

• Specialty: Telemetry RN
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• BLS (American Heart Association) required
• NIHSS certification required prior to start (may submit application without initially)

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year inpatient telemetry experience required
• Competence in drug titration essential
• Experience with inpatient med/med tele patients, including those with developmental delays

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Patient Ratios (varies):

  • Days: 1:5 to 1:6
  • Nights: 1:6 to 1:7 (not guaranteed)
• Equipment used: Telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• EMR system: EPIC
• Float: Rotational basis within the unit

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Physical requirements 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 with schedules and shifts based on patient care needs

Dress Code

• Black scrubs only
• No other scrub colors or attire permitted

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Adhere to Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care effectiveness
• Care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities

Personality Fit

• Determined, decisive, and flexible

Additional Notes

• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires full availability for the orientation week
• Flexible scheduling options available but must be indicated on submission
• Time off requests (RTO) must be made up later; no RTO in the first week; only one holiday RTO allowed per assignment

Facility Highlights

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

Local Area Highlights

• Attractions include Dickerson Park Zoo, Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium, Springfield Art Museum, Route 66 Car Museum, and more
• Numerous local breweries and restaurants available for leisure

This position requires a commitment to high-quality patient care in a fast-paced telemetry unit with a supportive and professional team environment.