Operating Room RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 3 shifts of 12 hours each, Friday through Sunday
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours
Call Requirements: Approximately 5 or fewer calls every 8 weeks
Weekend Hours: As required by facility

Job Description

• Provide direct patient care for all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Assist with Vascular Surgeon in OR and Hybrid Imaging suite.
• Work collaboratively with a team of nurses and surgical techs for Endovascular and Open cases.
• Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care and maintain professional accountability.
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality.
• Perform duties consistent with nursing practice guidelines, Missouri Nurse Practice Act, and facility standards.

Unit Information

• Main OR with 22 beds, Ambulatory Surgery Center with 8 beds, Orthopedics with 10 beds.
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Equipment includes various types, including DaVinci surgical robot.
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC
• Patient population ranges from outpatient to critical care inpatient.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year

Preferred Qualifications

• Multiple years of Level 1 trauma experience.
• Highly motivated self-starter personality.

Working Conditions & 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, and occasional kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination required from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted.
• Dress code requires black scrubs; unprofessional attire such as jeans is not allowed.

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center.
• Level 2 Stroke Center certified by state health department.
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center certification.
• Recognized for high-quality cardiac care and patient safety.
• High patient satisfaction focus with innovative care practices.

Local Area Highlights

• Attractions include a zoo, national wildlife museum & aquarium, art museum, historic sites, and local breweries and restaurants.
• Close proximity to outdoor parks and cultural museums.