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Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of ED experience in a Level 1 or 2 trauma facility.
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68-bed Emergency Department in a busy urban Level 1 Trauma, Burn, and Stroke center serving 200+ patients per day
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Treats a high-acuity mix of trauma, pediatric, stroke, STEMI, and burn patients
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Routine patient ratio of 4:1, subject to change based on surge and unit circumstances
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Day shift, 11:00 AM–11:00 PM (11:00–23:00)
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13-week contract
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Weekends required as determined by facility
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No call or on-call requirements
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No floating required
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EMR: Epic
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Active RN license — must hold a Missouri RN license or be eligible for MO licensure (compact license accepted if eligible)
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Current BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA only) and TNCC required
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NIHSS certification required prior to start (candidates may be considered without it if obtained before assignment begins)
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Minimum 1 year of ED experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility, OR minimum 2 years of ED experience in a Level 2 Trauma facility — trauma experience level must be reflected on the resume
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Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs are not accepted)
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Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift; must be able to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs. and perform kneeling, crouching, and crawling as needed
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No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
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Performs direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients of all age groups
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Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary and interdisciplinary departments to optimize outcomes
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Experience with trauma/peds, high-acuity cases, and high-volume environments (200+ patients/day) is preferred
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Black scrubs required; jeans and unprofessional attire are not permitted
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Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for assignments running November 1 through April 1 — declinations are not accepted
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RTO of up to 5 days is permitted but must be made up during the assignment; RTO will not be approved during the first week
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Only 1 holiday RTO request is allowed per assignment
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Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
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Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but are subject to a reduced bill rate
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Candidates residing within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts at this facility; after that, a 1-year separation or relocation outside the 50-mile radius is required before returning
