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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of ED experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• 68-bed Emergency Department in a busy urban hospital setting
• Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and Level 2 Stroke Center serving a high-acuity patient population
• Typical patient ratio of 4:1, subject to change during surge or other circumstances
• High patient volume environment with 200+ patients per day
• Evening shift: 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
• Weekends required as determined by the facility
• No on-call or float requirements
• 13-week assignment
• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Active RN license in Missouri or a compact license eligible for Missouri endorsement
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS (all from AHA only), TNCC, and NIHSS (must be obtained prior to start if not in hand at time of consideration)
• No certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled
• Minimum 1 year of ED experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility, or minimum 2 years in a Level 2 Trauma facility — trauma experience level must be reflected on the resume
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs are not accepted
• No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Performs direct patient care for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across a high-acuity trauma and burn population
• Experience with trauma/peds cases and high-volume, high-acuity environments is preferred
• Night shift orientation takes place on day shift; candidate must be available the full orientation week
• Black scrubs required; jeans and unprofessional attire are not permitted
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for all travelers working between November 1 and April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• 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