Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Springfield, MO

Why Join Us Work in a nationally recognized Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center, Level 2 Stroke Center, and STEMI center with a strong reputation for safety, innovation, and patient satisfaction. Demonstrate strong human relations and communication skills in a fast-paced, urban Level 1 Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, and regional burn center environment.

Job Title

Travel RN – Emergency Department (Nights)

Location

Springfield, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 or 48 hours per week guaranteed | 13–26 week assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for all age groups in a high-acuity Emergency Department setting
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability for provision of care and evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct care givers
• Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality
• Function within the scope of nursing practice consistent with established state nursing practice guidelines, mission, and service standards
• Demonstrate strong human relations and communication skills in a fast-paced, urban Level 1 Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, and regional burn center environment

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license; must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently licensed in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility, or minimum 2 years in a Level 2 Trauma facility (must be reflected on resume)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• TNCC certification required
• NIHSS certification required prior to start date (submissions accepted without, but must be obtained before starting)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required November 1 – April 1; declinations are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with trauma and pediatric emergency patients
• Experience in a high-volume environment (200+ patients per day) with high-acuity cases
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Personality traits that align with a determined, decisive, and flexible working style

Why Join Us

• Work in a nationally recognized Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center, Level 2 Stroke Center, and STEMI center with a strong reputation for safety, innovation, and patient satisfaction
• Gain experience in a dynamic, high-acuity urban emergency department with a 68-bed unit and a typical patient ratio of 4:1