Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Springfield, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Springfield, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Neurology / Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Springfield, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Night Shift (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 all age groups on a 32-bed Neurology/Telemetry unit
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability for provision of care and evaluate the overall effectiveness of care delivered by other direct caregivers
• Perform drug titration and manage telemetry monitoring, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps, and lift equipment
• Float on a rotational basis as required by unit needs
• Uphold patient rights and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable nursing practice standards

Required Qualifications

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

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

• Join a high-acuity neurology and telemetry unit at a nationally recognized facility holding Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center designation and Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center certification
• Work in Springfield, MO — a vibrant city offering a wide variety of dining, breweries, museums, parks, and local attractions