Telemetry Registered Nurse
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

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

Position Overview

• Provide direct patient care for all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize care and comfort.
• Function within the scope of nursing practice consistent with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and professional standards.
• Utilize the nursing process to care for patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments.

Unit Information

• Unit: Medical 6B, Telemetry specialty
• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: Vary by shift; days 1:5-1:6, nights 1:6-1:7 (not guaranteed)
• Equipment: Telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
• Patient Types: Medical, medical telemetry, respiratory

Work Schedule

• Shift: Night (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week

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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Experience and competence in drug titration
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency

Additional Requirements and Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Must float on a rotational basis within the unit
• Dress code: Black scrubs only; no other scrub colors permitted
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, bending, stooping, lifting and turning patients with assistance, 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 factor
• Flexible scheduling options available but must be indicated on submission form
• Requests for time off (RTO) must be made after the first week of assignment; only one holiday RTO allowed per assignment

Desired Personality Traits

• Determined
• Decisive
• Flexible

Facility Highlights

• Recognized for high patient safety and quality care
• Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 2 Stroke Center
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center certification
• High CMS Star Rating in the region

Local Area Highlights

• Various cultural and recreational attractions including zoos, museums, parks, and breweries

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-regarded facility with a focus on telemetry nursing in a supportive and professional environment.