Telemetry RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Location

• Springfield, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel contract
• Assignment length: 13 weeks

Shift

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend hours as required by facility
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week

Unit Information

• Unit: Medical 6B
• Number of beds: 32
• Patient types: Medical, medical telemetry, respiratory
• Patient ratios vary (day: 1:5-1:6, night: 1:6-1:7), not guaranteed
• Equipment used: Telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required prior to start (may be submitted after application)
• Experience and competence in drug titration
• Valid Driver's License

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability and patient confidentiality
• Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers
• Float on a rotational basis as needed
• Care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs.; pinch up to 15 lbs.
• Occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• Flexible scheduling may be required based on patient care needs

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Dress code: black scrubs only; other attire is not acceptable
• Guaranteed weekly hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Requests for time off must follow facility guidelines; limited holiday time off allowed
• Facility emphasizes safety, innovation, and patient satisfaction with recognized certifications in trauma and stroke care

Personality Fit

• Determined, decisive, and flexible nurse suited for a dynamic inpatient telemetry environment