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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department position in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of ED experience in a Level 1 or 2 Trauma facility and TNCC certification.

Details

• 68-bed Emergency Department at a Level 1 Trauma, STEMI, Stroke, and regional burn center
• High-acuity, busy urban trauma center seeing 200+ patients per day, with trauma and pediatric cases
• Standard patient ratio of 4:1, though surge conditions may alter staffing levels
• Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week assignment
• No float requirements
• No on-call requirements
• Weekends required as determined by facility scheduling
• EMR: Epic
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active RN license in Missouri or a Compact license meeting Missouri eligibility requirements
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA only), TNCC, and NIHSS (must be obtained prior to start if not held at time of consideration)
• Minimum 1 year of ED experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility, or minimum 2 years in a Level 2 Trauma facility; experience level must be reflected on resume
• U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted)
• No employment gaps of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
• Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs., and pinch up to 15 lbs. for the duration of the shift

Additional Information

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