Emergency Department RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Job Opportunity: RN - Emergency Department (Travel)

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Specialty: Emergency Department (ED/ER)
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: None
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1; may vary during surge or other circumstances
• Unit Beds: 68
• EMR System: EPIC

Licensure & Certifications

• Required Licensure: Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) — 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

• Years of Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year in Emergency Department at a Level 1 Trauma Center OR
  • 2 years in a Level 2 Trauma facility (must be indicated on resume)
• Preferred Experience:

  • Trauma and pediatric experience
  • High acuity environment with 200+ patients per day
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability and patient confidentiality
• Work within the scope of nursing practice and applicable state regulations
• Utilize nursing process and Mercy Service Standards in care delivery

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Busy urban Level 1 Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, and Regional Burn Center
• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Lift and push patients on stretchers and wheelchairs
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Work area is typically clean and air-conditioned

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for travel period November 1 - April 1 (declinations not accepted)
• No block scheduling available
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires full week availability
• Dress code: Black scrubs; unprofessional attire such as jeans not allowed
• Personality fit: Determined, decisive, flexible

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

Summary

This is a travel RN position in a high-acuity Emergency Department at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Springfield, MO. The role requires strong emergency nursing experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to work night shifts in a fast-paced environment. The contract length is 13 weeks with flexible guaranteed hours.