Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Content Management Systems (CMS), Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Infusion Pumps, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Patient Rights, Recreation, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Procedures, Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing, Titration, Treatment Evaluation, Vaccination
Job Title
Travel RN – Cardiac Telemetry (Night Shift)
LocationSpringfield, Missouri
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13-Week Assignment | Nights (19:00–07:00) | 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 cardiac and medical-surgical patients across all age groups
- Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort
- Demonstrate competence in drug titration and operation of telemetry monitoring equipment
- Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers and maintain professional accountability
- Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable standards
- Float on a rotational basis as required by unit needs
Required Qualifications- Current RN license; must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or hold an active Missouri RN license
- Minimum 1 year of inpatient Cardiac Telemetry experience
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required prior to start date
- Demonstrated competence in drug titration
- Flu vaccination or approved exemption required November 1 through April 1
Preferred Experience / Skills- ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Additional cardiac nursing experience beyond the minimum requirement
- Familiarity with EPIC EMR and Alaris infusion pumps
Why Join Us- Join a high-acuity cardiac unit at a nationally recognized facility holding a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center designation, Level 2 Stroke Center certification, and top CMS Star Rating in the region
- Work in Springfield, MO — a vibrant city offering a wide variety of dining, arts, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions