Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Kirksville, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Kirksville, 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 Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

Location

Kirksville, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Night Shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) | Weekends Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to a diverse population ranging from neonates to elderly, managing ESI levels 1–5 with a typical patient ratio of 4–5:1
• Assess, triage, and treat patients presenting with stroke, STEMI, trauma, sepsis, and psychiatric conditions in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Perform and assist with clinical procedures including peripheral IV placement, NG/OG tube insertion, foley catheterization, wound care, splinting/OCL application, and assist with arterial line, central line, and chest tube placement
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of EMTALA regulatory paperwork in accordance with hospital policy
• Manage medication preparation including mixing medication drips using vial-to-bag adapters on night shift; dispense medications via Omnicell system
• Participate in float rotation to other departments as needed and assist with psych patient boarding and placement calls on nights and weekends

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience
• Minimum of 1 year of travel nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• Proficiency in triage, PIV, port access/deaccess, foley placement, NG/OG placement, wound care, and splint/OCL application
• Familiarity with EDIS Medhost EMR system

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with ultrasound-guided IV placement
• Prior experience as a preceptor or charge nurse in an emergency department setting
• Willingness to assist with precepting staff as the assignment progresses

Why Join Us

• Work within a designated Level III Trauma Center, ACC Chest Pain/STEMI Center, and Joint Commission Acute Ready Stroke Center, offering a high-acuity, team-oriented environment
• Gain experience in a collaborative emergency department serving a broad patient population with a direct-to-bed model and a monthly volume of approximately 1,100 patients