Emergency Department RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
Weekend Hours: As required
Call Requirements: None

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Emergency Department with 68 beds
• Patient ratio typically 4:1; may vary during surge or other circumstances
• Level 1 Trauma Center, Stroke, STEMI, and Regional Burn Center
• High acuity, busy urban trauma environment with 200+ patients per day
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with trauma and pediatric patients
• High acuity patient care experience

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability and uphold patient rights and confidentiality
• Utilize nursing process consistent with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and professional standards
• Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Mostly standing and walking during shifts
• Ability to lift, push, and move 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 performed in a clean, air-conditioned environment

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations not accepted
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Time off requests must be made on submission form and cannot be approved during the first week
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires full week availability
• Dress code: Black scrubs; unprofessional attire such as jeans is not allowed

Personality Fit

• Determined, decisive, and flexible

Community Highlights

• Springfield offers cultural and recreational activities including a zoo, museums, parks, and local breweries/restaurants
• Close proximity to historic sites and outdoor attractions

This position is an auto-offer travel assignment in a high-acuity emergency department setting requiring specialized trauma experience and certifications.