Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Springfield, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Emergency Department

Location

Springfield, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Evening/Night Shift (3:00 PM – 3:00 AM) | 36 or 48 Guaranteed 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 patient care tasks including lifting, pushing, and transporting patients on stretchers and in wheelchairs

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license; must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold Missouri licensure
• 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 (submissions accepted without, but must be obtained before assignment begins)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Work in a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center that also serves as a Stroke and STEMI center, offering exposure to a wide range of high-acuity cases
• Springfield, MO offers a vibrant community with diverse dining, local breweries, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation