Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Springfield, MO

Springfield, MO offers a vibrant community with attractions including a nationally acclaimed wildlife museum and aquarium, a zoo, art museums, local breweries, restaurants, and easy access to regional landmarks. Why Join Us Work at a nationally recognized Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center and certified Primary Stroke Center in a facility that has earned top CMS Star Ratings and multiple hospital safety recognitions.

Job Title

Travel RN – Neurology / Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Springfield, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 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 on a Neurology/Telemetry unit
• 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 caregivers and maintain professional accountability
• Perform drug titration and manage telemetry monitoring equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps, and lift equipment
• Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality
• 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 currently hold Missouri licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required prior to start date
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Telemetry experience
• Demonstrated experience and competence in drug titration
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for assignments running November 1 through April 1

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Neurology experience
• Experience with EPIC EMR
• Determined, decisive, and flexible personality well-suited to a fast-paced neurology/telemetry environment

Why Join Us

• Work at a nationally recognized Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center and certified Primary Stroke Center in a facility that has earned top CMS Star Ratings and multiple hospital safety recognitions
• Springfield, MO offers a vibrant community with attractions including a nationally acclaimed wildlife museum and aquarium, a zoo, art museums, local breweries, restaurants, and easy access to regional landmarks