Step Down RN
Springfield, MO
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Evenings
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Travel RN – Emergency Department (ED/ER)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Springfield
Department: Emergency Department
Location: 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Contract Weeks Listed: 91
Shift: Evenings/Nights, 3:00 PM–3:00 AM
Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours/week – must be specified on the submission form
Call: None
Offer Type: Auto-Offer

Position Overview

Mercy Hospital Springfield is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) for a 13-week travel assignment.

The RN will provide direct patient care across all age groups in a high-acuity, busy urban Level I Trauma Center. The department is also a Stroke and STEMI Center and regional burn center, making prior high-acuity emergency nursing experience essential.

The RN will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while coordinating with physicians, ancillary departments, and other members of the healthcare team.

Schedule

• Shift: 3:00 PM–3:00 AM
• Shift Type: 12-hour evening/night shift
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 hours
• The selected guaranteed hours must be indicated on the submission form
• Weekend: As required by the facility
• Call: None
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Night-shift orientation: Night-shift travelers will orient on day shift and must be available for the entire orientation week

Required Licensure

Missouri RN License

Candidate must have:

• Current RN license or
• Meet the criteria to be eligible for licensure in Missouri

Required Certifications

The following certifications are required:

• BLS – AHA
• ACLS – AHA
• PALS – AHA
• TNCC
• NIHSS

NIHSS Exception

NIHSS may be submitted without the certification, but the candidate must obtain NIHSS before the assignment start date.

Important

BLS, ACLS, and PALS must be from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Required Experience

The candidate must meet one of the following experience requirements:

Option 1

• 1 year of Emergency Department experience in a Level I Trauma facility

OR

Option 2

• 2 years of Emergency Department experience in a Level II Trauma facility

The qualifying trauma-level experience must be clearly indicated on the candidate's resume.

This is a busy urban trauma center, so candidates should have strong emergency nursing experience and be comfortable working in a high-acuity environment.

Preferred Experience

The following experience is preferred:

• Trauma experience
• Pediatric ED experience
• High-acuity emergency experience
• Experience in a department seeing 200+ patients per day
• Level I Trauma Center experience
• Experience with complex emergency patients

Patient Population / Services

The Emergency Department serves patients across all age groups and operates within a major trauma facility.

The facility is a:

• Level I Trauma Center
• Stroke Center
• STEMI Center
• Regional Burn Center

EMR

EPIC

Candidates should have experience using EPIC for clinical documentation and patient care coordination.

Core Responsibilities

Professional Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong clinical expertise in Emergency Department nursing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong human-relations skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity environment
• Ability to make timely clinical decisions
• Flexibility in a busy trauma-center environment
• Professional accountability
• Strong patient-safety awareness
• Ability to coordinate care across multiple departments

Personality Fit

The facility describes the preferred personality fit as:

• Determined
• Decisive
• Flexible

Floating

Float Requirement: None

The posting specifically states no float requirement.

Dress Code

Scrub Color: Black

Unacceptable Attire

• Unprofessional attire
• Jeans

Time-Off / RTO Rules

RTO

• RTO must be submitted with the candidate's submission.
• RTO will not be approved during the first week of the assignment.
• RTO must be made up at the back end of the assignment.
• Holiday RTO: Candidate may request only one holiday RTO per assignment.
• Block schedules cannot be accommodated.

Local Candidate Rate

For local candidates, the bill rate will be $10 below the posted travel rate.

The exact travel pay rate was not included in the information provided, so it should be confirmed separately.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The position involves significant physical activity.

Expected Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for most of the shift
• Lifting and pushing patients
• Moving patients on stretchers and wheelchairs
• Push/pull/grip up to 50 lbs
• Pinching up to 15 lbs
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Crawling minimally

Facility Overview – Mercy Hospital Springfield

Facility: Mercy Hospital Springfield
Address: 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804

The facility is described as a major healthcare center with a focus on patient safety, innovation, and patient experience.

Key facility characteristics listed in the posting include:

• Level I Trauma Center
• Regional Burn Center
• Level II Stroke Center
• STEMI Center
• Joint Commission Stroke Certification as a Primary Stroke Center

The posting also notes recognition from the American College of Cardiology and references Mercy's commitment to cardiac care.

Springfield, Missouri

The posting highlights several local attractions and activities, including:

• 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
• Local restaurants and breweries

Submission Checklist

Before submitting an ED RN, verify:

License

•  Current Missouri RN license or eligible for Missouri licensure

Certifications

•  BLS – AHA
• ACLS – AHA
• PALS – AHA
• TNCC
• NIHSS
  • May submit without NIHSS
  • Must obtain before start

Experience

•  1+ year ED experience in a Level I Trauma Center
  OR
• 2+ years ED experience in a Level II Trauma Center
• Trauma-level experience clearly stated on resume
• High-acuity ED experience preferred
• Pediatric/trauma experience preferred
• 200+ patients/day experience preferred

Other

•  EPIC experience
• 36 or 48 guaranteed hours selected on submission form
• RTO listed on submission form
• No block schedule requested
• Flu vaccine or Mercy-approved exemption if applicable
• Black scrubs
• Candidate available for day-shift orientation during the entire orientation week