Job info

RN - OR

Location: Joplin, Missouri Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1

Schedule

Shift: Days, 3x12, 0630-1900
Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
Weekend Hours: As required by facility
Call Requirements: As required by facility
Float Requirements: As required by facility

Unit Details

Unit: OR Complex, 11 operating rooms
Patient Ratio: 1:1
Patient Type: Surgery, Operating Room
Equipment: Stryker
EMR: Epic

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Missouri
Operating Room (OR) experience (2 years)
Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Driver's License

Dress Code

Ceil Blue scrubs (supplied)

Facility Highlights

Level 2 Trauma Center
Level 2 Stroke Center
Level 2 STEMI Center
All-private rooms
Leapfrog Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade: B
CMS 3 Star Rating
NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award

Role Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care, maintains professional accountability for patient care, evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers, coordinates patient care with other departments, and maintains patient rights and confidentiality.

Facility

Mercy Hospital Joplin

3.8rating(12 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Mercy Hospital Joplin

Anonymous

Med Surg (RN)

5.0rating

Review of Mercy Hospital Joplin on Oct 7, 2025

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Short Term Acute Care
240 beds

ADDRESS100 Mercy WayJoplin, MO 64804

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About Joplin, MO

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Joplin, MO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Joplin, MO is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

In the summer, average highs are around 88°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
In the winter, average highs are around 44°F, and average lows are around 24°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Joplin, MO.

Transportation

Joplin is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended.

Demographics

Joplin has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Joplin offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local recreational activities, and outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby parks and hiking trails.

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