Operating Room Registered Nurse
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evenings, 4x10 (10:30 am - 9:00 pm)
Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
Weekend Hours: As required
Call Requirements: Scheduled any day, averaging 5 or fewer calls per 8 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care for all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize comfort and outcomes.
• Utilize the nursing process and maintain professional accountability.
• Function within the scope of nursing practice and comply with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality.

Unit Information

• Main OR with 22 beds, Ambulatory Surgery Center with 8 beds, Orthopedics with 10 beds.
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Equipment includes various types, including DaVinci surgical robot.
• 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 Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year

Preferred Qualifications

• Multiple years of Level 1 trauma experience.

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.

Orientation & Scheduling Notes

• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week.
• Scrubs and professional attire provided; unprofessional attire such as jeans is not allowed.

Desired Candidate Attributes

• Highly motivated self-starter with strong communication and human relations skills.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in trauma and OR nursing.

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for travel assignments from November 1 to April 1; declinations are not accepted.
• Float requirements as needed by the facility.

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 2 Stroke Center.
• Recognized for high patient safety and quality care standards.
• Accredited Primary Stroke Center.
• Known for combining advanced healthcare technology with compassionate care.