Emergency Department RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

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

Job Summary

Provide direct patient care in a busy urban Emergency Department (ED) trauma center. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all age groups. Coordinate care with ancillary departments and maintain professional accountability consistent with nursing standards and Missouri Nurse Practice Act.

Work Schedule

• Shift: Days, 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend hours as required
• No call requirements
• Block schedules are not accommodated
• Holiday time off requests limited to one per assignment

Unit Information

• Department: Emergency Department
• Number of Beds: 68
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1; may vary during surges
• EMR System: EPIC
• Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma Center
• Additional Certifications: Stroke, STEMI, Regional Burn Center

Required Qualifications

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

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • ACLS
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association
  • TNCC
  • NIHSS
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with trauma and pediatric patients
• High acuity patient care experience
• Comfortable managing 200+ patients per day

Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical expertise in emergency nursing
• Effective communication and human relations skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Determined, decisive, and flexible personality fit

Physical and Working Conditions

• 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

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Black
• Unacceptable attire: Jeans or unprofessional clothing

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required from November 1 to April 1; declinations are not accepted
• No float requirements
• Must indicate preferred weekly hours on submission form
• Time off requests must be made on the back end of the assignment, not during the first week

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Recognized for high-quality cardiac care and patient safety
• Earned a “B” grade in the latest Hospital Safety Grade

Local Area Attractions

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