Travel Tele RN - $1,951 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a Surgical/Cardiac Med-Surg night shift role requiring 1 year of tele experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Surgical/Cardiac Med-Surg unit with 32 beds
• Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 13-week assignment
• Weekend hours as required by facility
• No call requirements
• Patient ratios vary by shift: days 1:5-1:6, nights 1:6-1:8
• Uses Alaris pumps, telemetry monitoring, and lift equipment
• EPIC EMR used
• Floats on a rotational basis
• Night shift staff orient on day shift and must be available the entire orientation week

Requirements

• Active RN license (Missouri or compact)
• BLS certification from AHA required
• 4 trauma credits required, or must be completed within first two weeks of start
• NIHSS certification required, may start without but must obtain prior to start date
• ACLS from AHA preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient telemetry experience required
• Experience and competence in drug titration required
• Trauma experience preferred
• Flu vaccination (or Mercy-approved exemption) required November 1 through April 1, with no declinations accepted
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for post-trauma, surgical, and medically complex patients using the nursing process
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments and other caregivers
• Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality
• Requires standing and walking most of shift, with frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, and minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• High risk exposure to blood and body fluids
• Black scrubs required; torn clothing and open-toed shoes not permitted
• RTO requests must be made up during the assignment and are not approved during the first week
• Up to 1 holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced bill rate if within 50 miles of the facility
• Facility is a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and Level 2 Stroke Center

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.