Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry (Surgical 3A) night shift position at a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of inpatient telemetry experience and a MO or compact RN license. Requirements Active MO RN license or compact RN license eligible for Missouri at time of consideration Current BLS certification from AHA NIHSS certification required prior to start (may be considered without, but must be obtained before starting) 4 trauma credits required; must be completed within the first two weeks if not already held ACLS from AHA preferred Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient telemetry experience required Experience and competence in drug titration required Inpatient experience only; no gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months U.S. Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs are not accepted Physical requirements include standing and walking for most of the shift, frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance; ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs. and pinch up to 15 lbs. Responsibilities Inpatient surgical/telemetry unit (Surgical 3A) at a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and Level 2 Stroke Center Cardiac and med-surg patient population, including post-trauma, surgical, and medically complex cases Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Patient ratios vary: days 1:5–1:6, nights 1:6–1:8 (estimates) 32-bed unit Equipment includes Alaris pumps, telemetry monitors, and lift equipment EMR: Epic Weekend hours required as determined by the facility No on‑call requirements Floating on a rotational basis 13-week assignment Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes Trauma and inpatient surgical experience is preferred Night shift orientation is conducted on day shift; candidate must be available the entire orientation week Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption is required for all travelers from November 1 – April 1; declinations are not accepted Black scrubs required; torn clothing, open‑toed shoes, and non‑scrub attire are not acceptable RTO of up to 5 days is allowed but must be made up during the assignment; no RTO approved in the first week Only 1 holiday RTO request allowed per assignment Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate and are limited to 3 consecutive 13‑week contracts at this location before a separation period or relocation is required Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non‑taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts Job ID: P-713082 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr