Emergency Room Nurse (RN) - Springfield, MO
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Job Description
Provide critical care in a fast-paced emergency department setting at a busy urban trauma center. This contract position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality nursing care to patients ranging from pediatrics to adults in a Level 1 Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, and regional burn center. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes, ensuring effective coordination of care while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Monitor and coordinate care activities with ancillary departments to ensure comprehensive patient management
- Adhere to Missouri Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and facility code of conduct
- Maintain accountability for nursing care quality and evaluate effectiveness of care provided by colleagues
- Assist in emergency interventions, trauma response, and critical patient stabilization
Qualifications:
- Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
- Minimum 1 year emergency department experience in a Level 1 trauma center OR 2 years in a Level 2 trauma facility (must be specified on resume)
- Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA only), TNCC, NIHSS (must be obtained prior to start if not currently held)
- Experience with high patient acuity, trauma, and pediatrics preferred
- Ability to work day shift (07:00 - 19:00), with weekend hours as required
- Capable of standing and walking extensively, lifting up to 50 lbs.
Location Overview Springfield, Missouri: Springfield offers a vibrant mix of cultural and outdoor activities including the Dickerson Park Zoo, Wonders of Wildlife National Museum, and historic Route 66 landmarks. Enjoy numerous local breweries, restaurants, and parks that contribute to a high quality of life. The city supports a balanced lifestyle with access to excellent healthcare facilities and community resources.
This is a 13-week contract opportunity with flexible scheduling options (36 or 48 hours per week). Block scheduling is not available. Join a top-rated hospital recognized for safety and specialty care excellence.
Apply now to bring your emergency nursing expertise to a frontline trauma center dedicated to patient-centered care and innovative treatment.
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