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: Jun 1, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Medical Telemetry (7B) Night Shift position in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of inpatient telemetry experience and an active MO or compact RN license.
Details
- 32-bed Medical/Med-Tele unit, including patients with developmental delays
- Night shift schedule: 19:00–07:00 (7 PM–7 AM)
- Patient ratios: 1:5–1:6 on days, 1:6–1:7 on nights (ratios not guaranteed)
- Equipment used includes telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, and tube feeding pumps
- EMR: Epic
- Weekend hours required per facility scheduling needs
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required on a rotational basis
- 13-week assignment
Requirements
- Active RN license in Missouri or a compact state license meeting MO eligibility requirements
- Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
- Current BLS certification from AHA required
- NIHSS certification required prior to start date
- Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient telemetry experience required
- Experience and competence in drug titration required
- No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift/turn patients with assistance; push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs; pinch up to 15 lbs
Additional Information
- Performs direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
- Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes
- High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids; standard infection control precautions apply
- Night shift orientation takes place on day shift; candidate must be available the full orientation week
- Black scrubs required; no other scrub colors are permitted
- Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
- Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but are subject to a reduced bill rate
- RTO of up to 5 days is allowed but must be made up during the assignment; no RTO approved during the first week, and only 1 holiday RTO request permitted per assignment
- This facility is a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and a Level 2 Stroke Center
- Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documented renewal is already scheduled
American Traveler Job ID #P-710142. 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
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.