Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department (ED/ER)
• Shift: Evenings (3:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 hours (must be specified on submission)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Patient Ratio: Typically 4:1; may vary during surge or other circumstances
• Unit Beds: 68
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with trauma and pediatric patients
• High acuity experience preferred
• Comfortable managing 200+ patients per day in a busy urban trauma center

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 facility 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 for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; declinations not accepted
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Time off requests (RTO) must be made on the back end of the assignment; no RTO in the first week; only one holiday RTO allowed 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

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center
• Recognized for high-quality care and patient safety
• Accredited Primary Stroke Center
• High patient satisfaction focus with multiple hospital recognitions

Personality Fit

• Determined, decisive, and flexible

Local Area Highlights

• Various cultural and recreational attractions including zoo, museums, parks, and local breweries/restaurants