Operating Room RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR)

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

Job Summary

Provide direct patient care in the Operating Room, assisting with vascular surgery and hybrid imaging cases. Collaborate with a team of nurses and surgical techs for both endovascular and open procedures. Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for all age groups, including outpatient to critical care inpatients.

Work Schedule

• Shift: Days, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (06:30 - 18:00)
• Days: Friday through Sunday
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Call: Approximately 5 or fewer calls per 8 weeks
• Weekend hours as required by facility

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma or Level 2 Trauma patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Multiple years of Level 1 trauma experience

Unit Information

• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Beds: Main OR 22, Ambulatory Surgery Center 8, Orthopedics 10
• Equipment: Includes DaVinci robotic surgical system
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical expertise in OR nursing
• Excellent communication and human relations skills
• Highly motivated self-starter personality

Physical and Working Conditions

• 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, minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination required from November 1 through April 1; no declinations accepted
• Dress code: Black scrubs; professional attire required, jeans not allowed

Patient Population

• Care for patients ranging from outpatient to critical care inpatients

Facility Highlights

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

Summary

This travel RN position in the OR requires a skilled nurse with trauma and vascular experience, capable of working independently and as part of a surgical team in a high-acuity environment. The role offers a structured schedule with guaranteed hours and a supportive, innovative facility environment.