Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Springfield, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
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 Telemetry / Stepdown Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Days)

Location

Springfield, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 36 or 48 hours per week guaranteed | 13–26 week assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all age groups
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability for the provision of patient care and evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct care givers
• Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality
• Function within the scope of nursing practice consistent with established guidelines, applicable state nursing practice acts, and facility mission and values
• Perform physical care duties including lifting, pushing, and transporting patients as required in a high-acuity emergency department environment

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license; must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or hold an active Missouri RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• NIHSS certification required prior to start date
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Telemetry, Stepdown, or Emergency Department nursing (Level 3, Level 4, or critical access facility)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required seasonally (November 1 – April 1); declinations are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in trauma and/or pediatric emergency care settings
• Background in high-volume environments (200+ patients per day) and high-acuity patient populations
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records system
• Determined, decisive, and flexible personality well-suited to a fast-paced emergency department

Why Join Us

• Work at a nationally recognized Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center and certified Stroke and STEMI center with a strong reputation for safety and innovation
• Join a high-acuity emergency department team in a vibrant city offering diverse dining, cultural attractions, museums, and outdoor recreation