Telemetry Registered Nurse
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

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

Position Overview

• Provide direct patient care for all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient comfort and outcomes.
• Utilize the nursing process to care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities.
• Maintain professional accountability and uphold patient rights and confidentiality.
• Work within the scope of nursing practice consistent with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and professional standards.

Unit Information

• Unit: Medical 6B (Telemetry)
• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: Vary by shift; days 1:5-1:6, nights 1:6-1:7 (not guaranteed)
• Equipment: Telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
• Patient Types: Medical, medical telemetry, respiratory

Schedule & Hours

• Shift: Night (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year

Skills & Experience

• Competence in drug titration
• Experience with telemetry patient care
• Ability to float on a rotational basis within the unit

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking during shifts
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., and perform minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is a high-risk factor
• May require working varied schedules and shifts based on patient care needs

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Dress code: Black scrubs only

Personality Fit

• Determined, decisive, and flexible

Facility Highlights

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

Note: This position is an auto-offer and requires submission of guaranteed hours and scheduling preferences on the application form.