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)
• Level 1 Trauma Center, Stroke, STEMI, and Regional Burn Center
• High acuity, busy urban trauma environment with 200+ patients/day
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department experience within the last year

Preferred Qualifications

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

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
• Utilize nursing process consistent with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and professional standards
• Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• 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 Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required from November 1 to April 1; declinations not accepted
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Time off requests must be made on submission form and are limited (e.g., one holiday RTO per assignment)
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires full week availability
• Dress code: Black scrubs; unprofessional attire such as jeans is not allowed

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Determined, decisive, and flexible personality
• Strong communication and human relations skills
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in emergency nursing

Community Highlights

Springfield offers cultural and recreational activities including:

• Local museums and art centers
• Parks and wildlife attractions
• Numerous breweries and restaurants

This position is an auto-offer role and requires submission of all contingency requests on the application form.