Step Down PCU 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 seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Trauma Intermediate PCU night shift position in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Details

• Neuro Trauma Intermediate PCU (Step Down/PCU) in a hospital setting — an intermediate-level ICU with 26 beds
• Patient population includes neuro, trauma, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory distress, and insulin drip management
• Patient ratios of 3:1 or 4:1
• Equipment includes Philips monitors, chest tubes, art lines, wound vacs, drains, EVDs, Nicom, BiPAP, and Airvo
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week assignment
• Weekends required as needed by the facility
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required on a rotational basis to critical care cluster or med/surg

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
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient ICU experience required
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift, with significant bending, stooping, lifting, and turning of patients
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs. and pinch up to 15 lbs.; kneeling, crouching, and crawling may be required minimally

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for post-trauma, post-surgical, and medically complex patients
• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
• The facility is a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and a Level 2 Stroke Center (MoDHSS), as well as a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center
• Black scrubs required; Mercy-logo attire is also acceptable
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption is required from November 1 through April 1 — declinations are not accepted
• Night shift orientation is conducted on day shift; candidate must be available 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, and only 1 holiday RTO request is permitted per assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate and may work no more than 3 consecutive 13-week contracts at the facility before a 1-year separation or reassignment outside the 50-mile radius is required