Step Down/PCU RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (Step Down/PCU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
Weekend Hours: As required by facility
Call Requirements: None

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Unit Type: Neuro Trauma Intermediate PCU (Step Down)
• Number of Beds: 26
• Patient Ratios: 3:1 or 4:1
• Patient Types: Neuro, trauma, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory distress, insulin drips
• Equipment Used: Philips monitors, chest tubes, arterial lines, wound vacs, drains, external ventricular drains (EVDs), Nicom, BIPAP, Airvo
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
• Float Requirements: Rotational float to critical care cluster or med/surg units

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required from November 1 to April 1 (declinations not accepted)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care effectiveness of other caregivers
• Uphold patient rights and confidentiality
• Perform duties consistent with nursing practice guidelines, Missouri Nurse Practice Act, and organizational mission and values

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs; pinch up to 15 lbs; minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids considered high risk
• May require flexible scheduling and shift changes based on patient care needs
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires full week availability

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Black only
• Mercy-logo attire acceptable
• No other scrub colors or attire permitted

Personality Fit

• Team player

Additional Notes

• Flexible guaranteed hours options (36 or 48 hours) may be available but must be specified on submission
• Blocked scheduling may be approved based on facility needs
• Requests for time off (RTO) must be made after the first week of assignment; only one holiday RTO allowed per assignment

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity intermediate ICU setting with a diverse patient population requiring specialized nursing skills and critical thinking.