Telemetry RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Travel RN Opportunity - Telemetry

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Telemetry (Tele)
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Will float on a rotational basis

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN License eligible or active in Missouri
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • NIHSS (must be obtained prior to start if not currently held)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Telemetry experience (higher value confirmed)
• Experience and competence in drug titration required
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Medical Telemetry (Med or Med Tele), includes patients with developmental delays
• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: Vary by shift (Days 1:5-1:6, Nights 1:6-1:7), no guaranteed ratios
• Equipment: Telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• EMR System: EPIC

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
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care effectiveness
• Perform duties consistent with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards
• Physical demands include standing/walking most of the shift, bending, stooping, lifting/turning patients with assistance, and exposure to blood/body fluids
• Must be flexible with schedules and shifts as patient care requires

Work Environment & Culture

• Scrub Color: Black only (no exceptions)
• Personality Fit: Determined, decisive, flexible
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires full week availability
• Facility emphasizes safety, innovation, and high patient satisfaction

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for travel nurses from November 1 to April 1 (no declinations accepted)
• Time off requests (RTO) must be made after the first week; only one holiday RTO allowed per assignment
• Blocked scheduling may be approved based on facility needs

This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-recognized hospital with a strong focus on quality and safety in patient care within a supportive team environment.