Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Springfield, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Emergency Department (ED/ER)

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Emergency Department (ED/ER)
• Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Block schedule and holiday RTO (request time off) cannot be accommodated; only one holiday RTO allowed per assignment and must be made up later.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN license eligible for or issued by the state of Missouri
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – all from American Heart Association only
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) – may be submitted without but must be obtained prior to start

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year Emergency Department experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center OR
• 2 years Emergency Department experience in a Level 2 Trauma Center
• Must be indicated on resume
• Preferred: Experience with trauma/pediatrics, high acuity, and high patient volume (200+ patients/day)

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit Type: Emergency Department in a busy urban Level 1 Trauma Center
• Number of Beds: 68
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1; may vary during surge or other circumstances (ratios not guaranteed)
• Patient Population: Level 1 Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, and Regional Burn Center patients
• EMR System: EPIC

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the time on duty
• Lift and push patients on stretchers and wheelchairs
• Work in a clean, air-conditioned environment
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs., pinching up to 15 lbs., minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling

Professional Expectations

• Utilize nursing process for patient care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Maintain professional accountability and patient confidentiality
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Adhere to Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility’s code of conduct, mission, and values
• Demonstrate strong communication and clinical expertise

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Black
• Unacceptable Attire: Unprofessional attire, jeans

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (no declinations accepted)
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center (certified by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Recognized for high-quality care and patient safety
• High patient satisfaction focus with multiple hospital recognitions

Contract Length Interpretation

• 13 weeks (as specified)