RN Step-Down PCU
Springfield, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Neuro Trauma Intermediate PCU (Step-Down) night shift position in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and a Missouri or compact RN license.

Details

• Neuro Trauma Intermediate PCU on a 26-bed unit functioning as an intermediate-level ICU
• Patient population includes neuro, trauma, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory distress, and patients requiring insulin drips
• Patient ratios of 3:1 or 4:1
• Equipment includes Philips monitors, chest tubes, arterial lines, wound vacs, drains, EVDs, Nicom, BiPAP, and Airvo
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift schedule, 19:00–07:00 (7p–7a)
• 13-week assignment
• Weekend hours as required by the facility
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required on a rotational basis to critical care cluster or med/surg

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or compact RN license eligible for MO endorsement required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience (inpatient only)
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted)

Additional Information

• Performs direct patient care for post-trauma, surgical, and medically complex patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes
• Role requires significant physical demands including standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting and turning patients with assistance, and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs
• High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids
• Black scrubs required; Mercy-logo attire is also acceptable
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required for assignments running November 1–April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Night shift orientation takes place on day shift, and candidates must be available the entire orientation week
• RTO of up to 5 days is allowed but must be made up during the assignment; no RTO approved in the first week
• Only 1 holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but will receive a reduced bill rate
• The facility is a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and a Level 2 Stroke Center