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

Why Join Us Work in a nationally recognized Level 1 Trauma, Burn, STEMI, and Stroke center serving a large regional population with a high-acuity, fast-paced patient mix. Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility, or minimum 2 years in a Level 2 Trauma facility; experience level must be indicated on resume.

Job Title

Travel RN – Emergency Department

Location

Springfield, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) | 36 or 48 Hours Per Week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform direct patient care activities for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers and maintain professional accountability
• Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality
• Function within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with established guidelines of nursing practice and the Missouri Nurse Practice Act
• Perform physical care duties including lifting, pushing, and repositioning patients as needed

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license; must be eligible for or currently licensed in the state of Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility, or minimum 2 years in a Level 2 Trauma facility; experience level must be indicated 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 beginning assignment)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with trauma and pediatric emergency patients
• High-acuity experience in a high-volume environment (200+ patients per day)
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR
• Determined, decisive, and flexible personality well-suited to a busy urban trauma environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a nationally recognized Level 1 Trauma, Burn, STEMI, and Stroke center serving a large regional population with a high-acuity, fast-paced patient mix
• Springfield, MO offers a vibrant community with diverse dining, local breweries, museums, parks, and cultural attractions to enjoy during your assignment