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

Travel RN Opportunity - Fort Smith, Arkansas

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
• Employment Type: Travel
• Shift: Days, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3x12)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: 3

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Current Arkansas RN Licensure
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years in Medical-Surgical / Telemetry nursing (highest required experience)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, 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.
• Document patient status, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• 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.
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, specifically EPIC.

Work Environment

• Unit Type: Medical Telemetry
• Patient Ratios and Number of Beds: Not specified
• Equipment: Not specified
• EMR System: EPIC

Personality Fit

• Ability to adapt quickly to new environments and workflows.
• Strong patient advocacy and teamwork skills.

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Black
• No open-toe shoes allowed

This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-established acute care hospital with a strong tradition of compassionate care and advanced services.