Registered Nurse / Telemetry

Job Summary Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Springfield, MO This facility-based Telemetry (TELE) RN position involves providing direct patient care in a Med Tele unit at a regional healthcare provider. The role requires delivering safe and effective nursing care utilizing the nursing process within established guidelines, ensuring patient rights and confidentiality are maintained. Job Details

• Position Description: Provides direct patient care within a Med Tele unit utilizing telemetry equipment and IV pumps, with responsibilities including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. Working within scope of practice and applicable regulations, the RN coordinates with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes.
• Required Qualifications: Current RN license valid in Missouri or eligible for licensure in Missouri; BLS from American Heart Association (AHA); NIHSS certification (must obtain prior to start); 1 year of inpatient Telemetry experience; experience with drug titration; ability to work nights from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with minimum weekly hours of 36.
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications and relevant experience are preferred but not required.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient care, monitors and coordinates patient activities with departments, and maintains professional accountability. Works in a high-risk environment with exposure to blood and body fluids, requiring physical activity such as bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits