Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lees Summit, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lees Summit, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse in Emergency Room (ER)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per 13 weeks, 12 hours each (11:00 AM – 11:30 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Facility Type: Community Hospital with 240 staffed beds
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to all metro EDs and between departments/units/facilities as needed
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, every third weekend or 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combination)
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed
• Local candidates not accepted; home must be at least 75 miles from facility
• No pending licenses accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 7 days

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Clinical skills in:

  • Pediatrics
  • IV therapy and phlebotomy
  • Respiratory care
  • Neurological care including stroke (CVA) management
  • Orthopedics
• Ability and willingness to float within scope to all SLHS Metro EDs and other departments/units/facilities as needed

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, international if applicable)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree (no pending at start)
• Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) results (time sensitive)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including specific drug panels, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Sept-April)
• Fit mask (N95) testing annually, must be able to pass fit test or follow facility protocol for onsite testing
• Required facility-specific documents: HIPAA acknowledgement, latex allergy questionnaire, confidentiality form, regulatory compliance education, hepatitis B declination, TB questionnaire, hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, dress code policy, orientation modules (approx. 16 hours via WorkRamp)
• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Employment application and professional references (2 required, supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, and skills checklists (oncology skills checklist if applicable)

Additional Notes

• No on-call requirement
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• Floating may be required to meet facility needs
• Candidates must comply with all facility policies and complete required training modules prior to start
• Candidates must be prepared for weekend and holiday shifts as scheduled

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses with prior travel contract experience seeking a community hospital setting with a structured schedule and comprehensive support.