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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a GI/Endoscopy position in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of Endoscopy experience and active Epic proficiency.
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Outpatient and Hospital Endoscopy locations on the same campus
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Unit features up to 9 procedure rooms with 36 pre/post bays/beds
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Patient population includes both inpatient and outpatient cases
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Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:2
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Approximately 18–21 procedures per room per physician per shift
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Common procedures include moderate/conscious sedation, ERCP, and endoscopic procedures requiring fluoroscopy
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Equipment used includes Olympus scopes, ERBE cautery units, fluoroscopy, and IV pumps
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EMR systems are Epic and Provation; Epic experience within the past year is required
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Day shift, 5x8 schedule with hours of 7:30 AM–4:00 PM; 2–3 late days per week based on recovery/procedure census
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Weekend coverage required up to once per 6-week schedule period
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On-call requirement of 4–7 call days per 6-week schedule, 2 of which may fall over a weekend
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No floating required
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Active RN license in Missouri or a Compact license qualifying for Missouri licensure
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Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
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Minimum 1 year of recent Endoscopy experience required
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Experience with procedure room documentation, patient admission and recovery, and moderate/conscious sedation required
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Proficiency with Epic EMR within the past year required
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Basic dysrhythmia knowledge required
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Ability to stand, walk, and sit for most of the shift; ability to push/pull up to 40–50 lbs, grip up to 50 lbs, and perform low-positioned work (kneeling, crouching, crawling minimally)
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No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
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Must be available to start within 4 weeks of consideration
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Responsibilities include direct patient care across all age groups, encompassing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
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Must be skilled in procedure room turnover, working with delicate endoscopic instruments, and coordinating care with ancillary departments
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Ability to work with fluoroscopy and video/fiberoptic endoscopic systems is required
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with physicians and staff in a fast-paced, team-driven environment are essential
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CGRN certification is recommended within 2 years but is not required at the time of hire
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Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
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Black scrubs or facility-provided surgical scrubs are required; no other attire is acceptable
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RTO of up to 5 days is allowed but must be made up before the end of the assignment; only 1 holiday RTO request is allowed per assignment
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Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
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Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a separation period or facility transfer is required
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The facility is a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center and a Level 2 Stroke Center
