Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

Travel RN Opportunity - Fort Smith, Arkansas

Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
Employment Type: Travel
Shift: Nights, 3x12 hour shifts
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Current Arkansas RN licensure
• BLS certification
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Medical-Surgical / Telemetry nursing (highest required experience)
• Strong knowledge of cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring

Job Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care on a medical telemetry unit
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and perform procedures as ordered
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Accurately document patient status, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EPIC)
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and discharge instructions
• Respond to emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions

Work Environment & Culture

• Ability to adapt quickly to new environments and workflows
• Strong patient advocacy and teamwork skills required
• Dress code: Black scrubs; no open-toe shoes

Additional Information

• Facility uses EPIC electronic medical records system
• No call or weekend requirements specified
• Float requirements: None

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