Medical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

Travel RN Opportunity - Med Tele

Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Specialty: Med Tele (Medical Telemetry)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Days, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Required Certifications: Current RN licensure in Arkansas
• Years of Experience Required: 2+ years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Unit Information

• EMR System: EPIC
• Patient Ratios, Number of Beds, Equipment: Not specified

Required Skills & Experience

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care
• Maintains professional accountability for patient care
• Evaluates effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers
• Coordinates patient care with other departments
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality
• Performs duties consistent with mission, values, and service standards

Preferred Skills

• BLS certification
• Enjoys precepting students

Work Environment & Culture

• Personality Fit: Upbeat and hard working
• Dress Code: Black scrubs; no open-toe shoes allowed

Additional Information

• Facility is a 336-bed acute care hospital with a long history of compassionate care
• Offers a variety of specialized services including home care, hospice, palliative care, sleep disorder center, wound care clinic with hyperbaric medicine
• Located in a community with cultural and recreational activities such as historic sites, waterparks, art museums, farmers markets, and symphonies