Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Trauma Intermediate PCU night shift position in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and active MO or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Neuro Trauma Intermediate PCU (Step Down/PCU) in an inpatient hospital setting
• 26-bed unit functioning as an intermediate-level ICU
• Patient population includes neuro, trauma, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory distress, and patients on insulin drips
• Patient ratios of 3:1 or 4:1
• Equipment includes Philips monitors, chest tubes, arterial lines, wound vacs, drains, EVDs, Nicom, BiPAP, and Airvo
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift: 1900–0700
• Weekends required as determined by the facility
• No on-call requirements
• Floating on a rotational basis to the critical care cluster or med/surg
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — must meet eligibility requirements for licensure in Missouri or hold a current MO or compact RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required; no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of assignment
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient ICU experience required
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted)
• No employment gaps of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift, with significant bending, stooping, lifting, and turning of patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs and pinch up to 15 lbs; occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling required

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for post-trauma, surgical, and medically complex patients
• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and patient comfort
• Night shift orientation is conducted on day shift; candidate must be available for the full orientation week
• RTO of up to 5 days is allowed but must be made up during the assignment; no RTO approved in the first week
• Only 1 holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
• Black scrubs required; Mercy-logo attire is also acceptable
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Facility is a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and a Level 2 Stroke Center
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but are subject to a reduced bill rate
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, a 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius is required