Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,879 per week

About the role

Travel nurse RN position in the Emergency Department at a busy urban Level I trauma and burn center in Springfield, Missouri. The assignment is 13 weeks, with night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) and either 36 or 48 guaranteed hours per week. The facility uses Epic EMR, has a typical patient ratio of 4:1 and a 68‑bed ED.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care in a Level I trauma and burn center with stroke and STEMI services.
• Maintain patient ratios averaging 4:1 in a 68‑bed ED.
• Utilize Epic electronic medical record for documentation.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• Required certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC; NIHSS must be completed before start.
• Experience: 1 year in a Level I ED or 2 years in a Level II trauma ED.
• Ability to work night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) with guaranteed 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Available for full orientation week (daytime orientation for night shift).
• No block scheduling; must indicate guaranteed hours and contingency requests on submission.
• RTO not allowed during first week; must be made up at end of assignment; only one holiday RTO request per assignment.
• Flu vaccination or Mercy‑approved exemption required November 1–April 1; declinations not accepted.
• Wear black scrubs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trauma, pediatrics, or high‑acuity experience.
• Experience with 200+ patients daily.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health savings account
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits

Schedule

• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Hours: 36 or 48 guaranteed hours per week (must be indicated)
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start: ASAP / per availability