Emergency Department RN
Springfield, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

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 Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department night shift position in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of ED experience in a qualifying trauma facility.

Details

• 68-bed Emergency Department in a busy urban hospital setting serving as a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center, Level 2 Stroke Center, and regional STEMI center
• High-acuity patient population including trauma, stroke, STEMI, burn, and pediatric cases, with 200+ patients per day
• Routine patient ratio of 4:1, subject to change during surge or other circumstances
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week assignment
• Weekends required as determined by facility
• No call or on-call requirements
• No floating required
• EMR: Epic
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for Missouri licensure or hold a current MO or compact RN license
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs are not accepted
• Required certifications (AHA only): BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC; NIHSS certification required prior to start (may be considered without it if obtained before start date)
• Minimum 1 year of ED experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility, OR minimum 2 years of ED experience in a Level 2 Trauma facility; trauma experience must be reflected on resume
• No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift; must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs and pinch up to 15 lbs; kneeling, crouching, and crawling required minimally

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across all age groups
• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes
• Experience with trauma, pediatric, and high-acuity cases is preferred
• Night shift orientation is conducted on day shift; candidate must be available for the entire orientation week
• RTO of up to 5 days is allowed but must be made up during the assignment; RTO will not be approved during the first week of the assignment, and only 1 holiday RTO request is allowed per assignment
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for the position but are subject to a reduced bill rate
• Black scrubs required; jeans and unprofessional attire are not permitted