Telemetry RN Job in Springfield, MO

Mercy Hospital Springfield seeks a Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment on the Cardiac Telemetry unit. You will provide direct patient care on a 32-bed unit serving cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

Assignment Details

• 3 nights per week, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekly guaranteed hours of 36 or 48 hours (indicate on submission form)
• Weekend hours as required by facility
• No call requirements
• Rotational floating within the unit
• Night shift orientation conducted on day shift; full-week availability required
• Start date: July 6, 2026

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Missouri or eligible for licensure
• Minimum 1 year inpatient cardiac telemetry experience
• Demonstrated competence in drug titration
• BLS from AHA (required)
• 4 trauma credits (must complete within first two weeks if not already obtained)
• NIHSS certification (must obtain prior to start)
• ACLS from AHA (preferred)

Role Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments
• Maintain professional accountability for patient care and patient rights
• Patient ratios: days 1:5–1:6, nights 1:6–1:8 (estimates, not guarantees)

Work Environment

• Equipment: Alaris pumps, telemetry monitors, and lift equipment
• EMR system: EPIC
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the time, bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs.; pinch up to 15 lbs.; minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids

Dress Code

• Required: Black scrubs
• Unacceptable: Torn clothing, open-toed shoes, non-compliant attire

Compensation

• $2,249 per week