Operating Room RN (Vascular & Trauma)
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Travel RN Opportunity – Operating Room (OR)

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR)
• Shift: Days, 4x10 hour shifts (06:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: Scheduled call any day, averaging around 5 or fewer calls per 8 weeks
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA) only

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Level 1 or 2 Trauma (Teaching hospital experience considered/required)
• Scrub and OR Circulator experience required
• At least 1 year of experience in Interventional Vascular, competent in conscious sedation
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit includes Main OR, Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), and Orthopedics
• Patient ratios typically 1:1
• Patient types range from outpatient to critical care inpatient
• Equipment includes DaVinci robotic surgery system
• EMR system: EPIC

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Vascular Surgeon in OR and Hybrid Imaging suite
• Collaborate with nurses and surgical techs for Endovascular and Open cases
• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Uphold professional accountability and Mercy Service Standards

Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical expertise in OR nursing
• Demonstrated skill in human relations and communication
• Highly motivated self-starter personality fit

Physical & Working Conditions

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Lift and push patients on stretchers and wheelchairs
• Work in clean, air-conditioned environment
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Black
• Unacceptable attire: Unprofessional clothing, jeans

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Recognized for high patient safety and quality care

Local Area Highlights

• Dickerson Park Zoo
• Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
• Springfield Art Museum
• Route 66 Car Museum
• Numerous local breweries and restaurants