PICU Registered Nurse
Springfield, MO
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - PICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• 13-week assignment length
• Weekend hours as required by facility
• No call requirements
• 2 years PICU experience required with ventilator competency
• Must have at least 1 year post-orientation experience
• Required certifications: BLS, PALS from AHA only, TNCC
• Current RN license meeting Missouri state requirements
• Float requirements: Expected to work in NICU, PICU, Pediatric medical floor, or Peds ED based on patient volumes
• 12-bed unit with patient ratios: ICU status 2:1, Intubated 1:1, pediatric status 3:1
• Work with trauma, burn, neurosurgery, pediatric surgery, respiratory, sepsis, endocrinology, chronic/trach, hematology/oncology and orthopedic patients
• Use EPIC EMR system
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and must be available entire week
• Dress code requires black scrubs, no unprofessional attire or jeans
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required from November 1-April 1
• Perform direct patient care activities including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Physical requirements include standing and walking most of shift, lifting and pushing patients, lifting up to 50 lbs

Facility:

This healthcare facility earned an A grade in The Leapfrog Group's Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grade and is known for its leading-edge healthcare combined with compassionate care. The hospital maintains the highest CMS Star Rating in the area and holds multiple prestigious certifications including Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center designation, Level 2 Stroke Center certification, and Joint Commission Stroke Certification as Primary Stroke Center. As one of only two level 1 trauma centers within a 50-mile radius, the facility demonstrates excellence in emergency and critical care services with strong focus on safety, innovation, and patient satisfaction.

Location:

Springfield, MO

Springfield offers a vibrant mix of cultural attractions and outdoor activities, featuring destinations like Dickerson Park Zoo, Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, and the Springfield Art Museum. The city provides numerous recreational opportunities with local breweries, restaurants, and historic sites, plus easy access to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum just 45 minutes away.