Emergency Department RN
Washington, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Washington

Travel RN - Emergency Department

Location: Washington, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Department (ED)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: As required by the facility
• Must be willing to float to other units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in Missouri (or temporary work permit)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Minimum 1+ years of Emergency Room (ER) experience required
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card
• Graduate of a state-approved School of Nursing

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize care and comfort
• Work within the scope of nursing practice consistent with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and strong communication skills
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, lifting and pushing patients (up to 50 lbs), and occasional kneeling or crouching

Work Environment

• Clean, air-conditioned facility
• Use of EPIC electronic medical record system and other standard medical equipment
• Dress code: Black scrubs

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (exemptions require approval)
• Facility is a Level III Trauma Center and Level II Stroke and STEMI Center
• Recognized for quality care and safety, including multiple awards and high safety grades

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department RNs seeking a travel assignment in a well-regarded acute care hospital with a strong trauma and stroke program.