Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Medical Telemetry unit (nights) in Joplin, MO, requiring 2+ years of stepdown or ICU experience and active MO or compact RN licensure. Requirements Active RN license — must hold a Missouri license or be eligible for licensure in Missouri (MO or compact state license accepted) Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required; NIHSS certification also required Minimum 2 years of stepdown or ICU experience in an acute care hospital setting Competency with insulin drips, Precedex, nitroglycerin titration, Cardizem, and BiPAP required No certification expiring within the first 30 days of assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted) No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months Responsibilities Night shift position on a Cardiac Medical Telemetry unit (7 Tele) in an acute care hospital setting 13-week contract with flexible length options ranging from 8 to 26 weeks Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM 36‑hour work week with flexible options for 36 or 48 hours Patient ratio of approximately 1:6 Patient population includes post-cardiac cath, AFib, CHF, stable MI, pacemaker insertion, non-titrated cardiac drips, and general medical overflow Unit also receives post‑op surgical patients and trauma overflow Required competencies include insulin drips, Precedex, titrating nitroglycerin, Cardizem, and BiPAP Equipment used includes IV pumps, glucometers, and GE monitoring equipment EMR: Epic Weekend, float, and on‑call requirements are per facility needs Level 2 Trauma Center, Level 2 Stroke Center, and Level 2 STEMI Center Night shift orientates on day shift; candidate must be available the entire orientation week Black scrubs are required; no other colors are accepted (facility M‑wear is acceptable) Flu vaccination or a Mercy‑approved exemption is required for assignments running November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted Up to 5 days of RTO is allowed but must be made up during the assignment Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but may be subject to a reduced bill rate The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, hardworking, and has strong teamwork skills The facility has earned recognition including a Leapfrog B Safety Grade, CMS 3‑Star Rating, and NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award 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-706410 Open Positions: 4 #J-18808-Ljbffr