Emergency Department RN
Springfield, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RN - Emergency Department

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

Position Overview

• Specialty: Emergency Department (ED/ER)
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Call Requirements: None
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Flu Vaccination: Required from November 1 to April 1; no declinations accepted

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• 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) — must be obtained prior to start if not currently held
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year Emergency Department experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center OR
  • 2 years Emergency Department experience in a Level 2 Trauma Center
  • This experience must be clearly indicated on the resume
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit Type: Level 1 Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, and Regional Burn Center
• Number of Beds: 68
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1; may vary during surge or other circumstances
• Patient Volume: 200+ patients per day (busy urban trauma center)
• Preferred Experience: Trauma and pediatric emergency care, high acuity cases

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• 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

Additional Information

• Must demonstrate strong clinical expertise and excellent communication skills
• Must maintain patient confidentiality and professional accountability
• Orientation for night shift occurs on day shift and requires full availability for the entire week
• Flexible guaranteed hours (36 or 48) must be indicated on submission
• Time off requests (RTO) must be made on the back end; no RTO in the first week; only one holiday RTO allowed per assignment
• Dress code: Black scrubs; unprofessional attire such as jeans is not allowed

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Recognized for high patient safety and quality care

This position is ideal for RNs with solid emergency department experience seeking a fast-paced, high-acuity trauma center environment on a travel contract basis.