Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Springfield, MO

Why Join Us Work at a recognized facility holding a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center designation and Level 2 Stroke Center certification, offering a high-acuity, clinically rich environment. Springfield, MO offers a vibrant community with diverse dining, local breweries, museums, parks, and cultural attractions to enjoy during your assignment.

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Springfield, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 or 48 Guaranteed Hours Per Week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all age groups
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers and maintain professional accountability
• Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality
• Perform drug titration and manage telemetry monitoring for medical and cardiac overflow patients
• Float on a rotational basis as required; orient on day shift prior to transitioning to night shift schedule

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license; must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold Missouri licensure
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient telemetry experience
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• NIHSS certification required prior to start date (may be submitted without, but must obtain before assignment begins)
• Demonstrated experience and competence in drug titration
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with EPIC EMR
• Familiarity with telemetry equipment, IV pumps, lift equipment, and tube feeding pumps
• Personality traits that align well with this unit include being determined, decisive, and flexible

Why Join Us

• Work at a recognized facility holding a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center designation and Level 2 Stroke Center certification, offering a high-acuity, clinically rich environment
• Springfield, MO offers a vibrant community with diverse dining, local breweries, museums, parks, and cultural attractions to enjoy during your assignment