Travel Cardiac Telemetry RN - $1,966 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: 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: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Med Intermediate (Telemetry) position on nights at a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of cardiac telemetry experience.

Details

• Cardiac Med Intermediate unit (4A) in a large hospital setting designated as a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and Level 2 Stroke Center
• 32-bed unit serving a cardiac and med/surg patient population
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Patient ratios vary: 1:5–1:6 on days, 1:6–1:8 on nights (estimates)
• Equipment includes Alaris pumps, telemetry monitoring, and lift equipment
• EMR: Epic
• Floating on a rotational basis is required
• No on-call requirements
• Weekends required as determined by facility
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license in Missouri or a compact license that meets Missouri licensure eligibility requirements
• Minimum 1 year of recent cardiac telemetry experience in an inpatient setting
• BLS certification from AHA required
• 4 trauma credits required — must be completed within the first two weeks of the assignment if not already obtained
• NIHSS certification required prior to start (candidates may be considered without it if obtained before start date)
• ACLS from AHA preferred
• Experience and competence in drug titration required
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled
• Must be able to stand and walk for most of the shift, bend, stoop, lift, and turn patients with assistance, and push/pull/grip up to 50 lbs

Additional Information

• Performs direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for cardiac and med/surg patients across all age groups
• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary and other departments to optimize patient outcomes
• Night shift orientation takes place on day shift; candidate must be available the entire orientation week
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required from November 1 through April 1 — declinations are not accepted
• Black scrubs required; torn clothing, open-toed shoes, and non-scrub attire are not permitted
• RTO of up to 5 days is permitted but must be made up during the assignment; no RTO will be approved during the first week
• Only 1 holiday RTO request is allowed per assignment
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but will receive a reduced bill rate compared to the standard travel rate
• Candidates within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a 1-year separation or relocation outside the 50-mile radius is required

American Traveler Job ID #P-728211. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

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