Telemetry Registered Nurse
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Travel RN Opportunity - Telemetry Unit

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Telemetry (Tele)
• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (flexible, must be indicated on submission)
• 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 (AHA only)
  • 4 trauma credits (must have or complete within first 2 weeks)
  • NIHSS (must obtain prior to start; may submit without initially)
• Preferred Certification: ACLS (AHA only)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience (inpatient only)
• Experience and competence in drug titration required
• Preferred: Trauma experience (inpatient only)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios (estimates):

  • Days: 1:5 to 1:6
  • Nights: 1:6 to 1:8
• Equipment: Alaris pumps, telemetry, lift equipment
• EMR System: EPIC
• Patient Population: Cardiac/Medical-Surgical

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients (with assistance)
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• Must be flexible with schedules and shifts as patient care requires

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required from November 1 to April 1 (no declinations accepted)
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires full week availability
• Professional accountability and adherence to nursing standards, patient confidentiality, and facility mission/values expected
• Dress code: Black scrubs; no torn clothes or open-toed shoes

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Recognized for high patient safety and quality care

Local Area Highlights

• Dickerson Park Zoo
• Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
• Springfield Art Museum
• Route 66 Car Museum
• Numerous local breweries and restaurants

This position is ideal for an RN with telemetry experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in a well-regarded hospital with a strong focus on trauma and cardiac care.