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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 4
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.
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Night shift position on a Cardiac Medical Telemetry unit (7 Tele) in an acute care hospital setting
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13-week contract with flexible length options ranging from 8 to 26 weeks
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Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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36-hour work week with flexible options for 36 or 48 hours
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Patient ratio of approximately 1:6
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Patient population includes post-cardiac cath, AFib, CHF, stable MI, pacemaker insertion, non-titrated cardiac drips, and general medical overflow
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Unit also receives post-op surgical patients and trauma overflow
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Required competencies include insulin drips, Precedex, titrating nitroglycerin, Cardizem, and BiPAP
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Equipment used includes IV pumps, glucometers, and GE monitoring equipment
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EMR: Epic
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Weekend, float, and on-call requirements are per facility needs
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Level 2 Trauma Center, Level 2 Stroke Center, and Level 2 STEMI Center
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Active RN license — must hold a Missouri license or be eligible for licensure in Missouri (MO or compact state license accepted)
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required; NIHSS certification also required
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Minimum 2 years of stepdown or ICU experience in an acute care hospital setting
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Competency with insulin drips, Precedex, nitroglycerin titration, Cardizem, and BiPAP required
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No certification expiring within the first 30 days of assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled
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Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted)
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No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
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Night shift orientates on day shift; candidate must be available the entire orientation week
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Black scrubs are required; no other colors are accepted (facility M-wear is acceptable)
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Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for assignments running November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
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Up to 5 days of RTO is allowed but must be made up during the assignment
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Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but may be subject to a reduced bill rate
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The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, hardworking, and has strong teamwork skills
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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
