Operating Room RN - Vascular
Springfield, MO
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR)

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 4x10 (06:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
Weekend Hours: As required by facility
Call Requirements: Approximately 5 or fewer calls per 8 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care in the Operating Room and Hybrid Imaging suite, assisting vascular surgeons with endovascular and open cases.
• Utilize nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care across all age groups.
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort.
• Maintain professional accountability and patient confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively with a team of nurses and surgical techs.

Unit Information

• Main OR with 22 beds, Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) with 8 beds, and Orthopedics with 10 beds.
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Equipment includes various surgical tools and DaVinci robotic system.
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC.
• Patient population ranges from outpatient to critical care inpatients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma patients
• Vascular Surgery experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Multiple years of Level 1 trauma experience.
• Highly motivated self-starter personality.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

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

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Black
• Unacceptable attire includes unprofessional clothing and jeans.

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted.
• Must be able to float as required by the facility.

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 2 Stroke Center.
• Recognized for high-quality care, patient safety, and innovation.
• Accredited Primary Stroke Center with Joint Commission Stroke Certification.
• Known for a compassionate team and patient satisfaction focus.

Local Area Attractions

• Dickerson Park Zoo
• Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
• Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
• Springfield Art Museum
• Route 66 Car Museum
• Pythian Castle
• Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum (seasonal)
• Numerous local breweries and restaurants

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with trauma and vascular experience seeking a travel assignment in a well-regarded Level 1 trauma center.