American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Telemetry RN for a night shift position at an inpatient medical unit in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of telemetry experience and an active MO or compact RN license.
Details
- Inpatient medical telemetry unit (Medical 6B) in a hospital setting
- 32-bed unit serving medical, med-tele, and respiratory patient populations
- Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Patient ratios vary; nights are approximately 1:6–1:7
- Equipment used includes telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, and tube feeding pumps
- EMR: Epic (experience required)
- Floating required on a rotational basis
- Weekend hours required as determined by the facility
- No on-call requirements
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for Missouri licensure or hold a current MO or compact RN license
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
- NIHSS certification required prior to start (candidates may be considered without it if obtained before the start date)
- Minimum 1 year of recent telemetry experience in an inpatient setting
- Experience and competence in drug titration required
- Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
- No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Performs direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
- Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes
- Role requires significant standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting/turning patients with assistance; ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs and pinch up to 15 lbs
- High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids
- Night shift orientation is conducted on day shift; candidates must be available for the full orientation week
- Black scrubs are required; no other scrub colors are acceptable
- Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1 — declinations are not accepted
- Up to 5 days of RTO may be requested but must be made up during the assignment; RTO will not be approved during the first week of the assignment
- Only 1 holiday RTO request is allowed per assignment
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for the position but are subject to a reduced bill rate
- Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts at this facility; after that, they must either separate from the facility for a minimum of 1 year or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius
- The facility holds a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center designation and is a Level 2 Stroke Center
American Traveler Job ID #P-734147. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.