Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Springfield, MO

Key Responsibilities Utilize the nursing process to perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all age groups, including medical and medical telemetry patients and those with developmental delays. Why Join Us Work at a recognized Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center and Level 2 Stroke Center serving a broad regional patient population.

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Springfield, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel 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, including medical and medical telemetry patients and those with developmental delays
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability for provision of patient care and evaluate the overall effectiveness of care delivered by other direct care givers
• Perform drug titration and manage telemetry monitoring equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps, and lift equipment
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable nursing practice standards
• Float on a rotational basis as required and adapt to varying schedules based on patient care needs

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license meeting eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri, or currently licensed in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient telemetry experience
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required prior to start date (submissions accepted without, but must be obtained before beginning assignment)
• 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 electronic medical records system
• Familiarity with caring for patients with developmental delays or complex medical comorbidities
• Determined, decisive, and flexible personality well-suited to a fast-paced inpatient environment

Why Join Us

• Work at a recognized Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center and Level 2 Stroke Center serving a broad regional patient population
• Springfield, MO offers a vibrant community with diverse dining, local breweries, museums, parks, and cultural attractions to enjoy during your assignment