| Location | Springfield, MO |
Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Missouri.
Travel RN – Emergency Department (ED/ER)
Facility: Mercy Hospital Springfield
Department: Emergency Department
Location: 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Contract Weeks Listed: 91
Shift: Evenings/Nights, 3:00 PM–3:00 AM
Guaranteed Hours:36 or 48 hours/week – must be specified on the submission form
Call: None
Offer Type:Auto-Offer
Mercy Hospital Springfield is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) for a 13-week travel assignment.
The RN will provide direct patient care across all age groups in a high-acuity, busy urban Level I Trauma Center. The department is also a Stroke and STEMI Center and regional burn center, making prior high-acuity emergency nursing experience essential.
The RN will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while coordinating with physicians, ancillary departments, and other members of the healthcare team.
Required Licensure
Candidate must have:
Required Certifications
The following certifications are required:
NIHSS may be submitted without the certification, but the candidate must obtain NIHSS before the assignment start date.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS must be from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Required Experience
The candidate must meet one of the following experience requirements:
The qualifying trauma-level experience must be clearly indicated on the candidate's resume.
This is a busy urban trauma center, so candidates should have strong emergency nursing experience and be comfortable working in a high-acuity environment.
Preferred Experience
The following experience is preferred:
The Emergency Department serves patients across all age groups and operates within a major trauma facility.
The facility is a:
EMR
EPIC
Candidates should have experience using EPIC for clinical documentation and patient care coordination.
Core Responsibilities
Professional Requirements
Candidates should demonstrate:
The facility describes the preferred personality fit as:
Floating
Float Requirement: None
The posting specifically states no float requirement.
Dress Code
Scrub Color: Black
Time-Off / RTO Rules
Local Candidate Rate
For local candidates, the bill rate will be $10 below the posted travel rate.
The exact travel pay rate was not included in the information provided, so it should be confirmed separately.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
The position involves significant physical activity.
Facility Overview – Mercy Hospital Springfield
Facility: Mercy Hospital Springfield
Address: 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804
The facility is described as a major healthcare center with a focus on patient safety, innovation, and patient experience.
Key facility characteristics listed in the posting include:
The posting also notes recognition from the American College of Cardiology and references Mercy's commitment to cardiac care.
Springfield, Missouri
The posting highlights several local attractions and activities, including:
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