Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Required Certifications: BLS from AHA only, NIHSS (may be submitted without, but must obtain prior to start)

Preferred Certifications: None specified

Position Template

Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RN

Specialty: Tele

Number of Openings: 1

Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 – must be indicated on submission form

Assignment Length: 13 weeks

ALL CONTINGENCY REQUESTS MUST BE ON THE SUBMISSION FORM

Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort.

Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Code of Conduct, Mercy Mission and Values and Mercy Service Standards.

Preferred Skillset/Experience: 1 year Neuro, inpatient only

Type of Patients on Unit: Neuro, Med, Med tele

Personality Fit: Determined, decisive, flexible

Hiring Profile

Float Requirements: will float on a rotational basis

Weekend Hours: As required by facility

Call Requirements: None

Patient Ratios: varies. Days 1:5-1:6, nights 1:6-1:7. We do not guarantee ratios. Careful consideration is given depending on the circumstance

Equipment: Tele, Lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps

EMR: EPIC

Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care.

Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.

Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments.

Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.