OR RN
Springfield, MO
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN for a Main Operating Room day shift position requiring Level 1 or 2 Trauma experience and both scrub and circulator skills.

Details

• Work in the Main Operating Room of a hospital environment, including Main OR (22 beds), ASC (8 beds), and Ortho (10 beds) units
• Patient population ranges from outpatient to critical care inpatient cases
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Utilizes various OR equipment including the DaVinci Robot
• EPIC EMR used
• Day shift schedule, 4x10, 06:30-17:00
• Weekend hours required as needed by facility
• Call requirements apply on any scheduled day, averaging 5 or fewer calls per 8 weeks
• Floating required as needed by facility

Requirements

• Active RN license eligible for licensure in Missouri or currently licensed in Missouri
• BLS certification from AHA required
• Minimum 2 years of Level 1 or 2 Trauma experience required; teaching hospital experience will be considered
• Scrub and OR Circulator experience required
• Black scrub color required; jeans and unprofessional attire not permitted

Additional Information

• Assist Vascular Surgeon in OR and Hybrid Imaging suite
• Work alongside a team of nurses and surgical techs on Endo and open surgical cases
• Utilize the nursing process to provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Coordinate patient care activities with other departments to optimize care and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers
• Uphold patient rights and confidentiality of patient information
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1, with no declinations accepted
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, lifting and pushing patients on stretchers and wheelchairs, and pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs
• Facility recognized as a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and Level 2 Stroke Center
• Local candidates accepted, with bill rate reduced for those living within 50 miles of the facility
• Up to 5 days of requested time off allowed, must be made up during the assignment