PICU RN
Springfield, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2 years of PICU experience and vent competency.

Details

• 13-week night shift assignment in the Pediatric ICU (6F unit)
• 12-bed unit caring for trauma, burn, neurosurgery, pediatric surgery, respiratory, sepsis, endocrinology, chronic/trach, hematology/oncology, and ortho patients
• Patient ratios: ICU status 2:1, intubated patients 1:1, peds status 3:1
• Night shift hours from 1830-0700
• Weekend hours as required by facility
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to NICU, PICU, pediatric medical floor, or Peds ED based on patient volumes
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Night shift staff orient on day shift and must be available the entire orientation week

Requirements

• Active RN license eligible for Missouri licensure or current Missouri RN license
• BLS and PALS certifications from AHA required
• TNCC certification required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required, including at least 1 year post-orientation
• Vent competency required
• Black scrubs required; jeans and unprofessional attire not accepted

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care for all ages including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize care and comfort
• Must demonstrate strong clinical expertise and communication skills
• Requires standing and walking most of shift, along with lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Must be able to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs and pinch up to 15 lbs
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required November 1-April 1, with no declinations accepted
• Looking for flexible, experienced team players
• Up to 5 days of requested time off allowed, must be made up during the assignment
• Local candidates accepted
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are considered local and subject to reduced bill rate eligibility rules