Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Springfield, MO

Job Title

Travel RN – Cardiac Surgery Intermediate / Step Down (Nights)

Location

Springfield, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Night Shift (19:00–07:00) | Expected 36 or 48 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for cardiac/thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, respiratory distress, alcohol withdrawal, and insulin drip patients
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Operate and manage specialized equipment including Philips monitors, chest tubes, arterial lines, wound vacs, pacer boxes, pacing wires, EKOS, Nicom, BiPAP, and Airvo
• Float on a rotational basis to critical care cluster or med/surg as needed
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality in accordance with applicable nursing practice standards
• Function within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold Missouri licensure
• BLS certification from AHA required
• ACLS certification from AHA required
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Step Down/PCU experience
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for assignments running November 1 through April 1 (declinations are not accepted)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with cardiac and thoracic surgery patient populations
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Familiarity with patient ratios of 3:1 or 4:1 in a step down or PCU environment
• Team-oriented approach with strong communication and collaboration skills

Why Join Us

• Work within a nationally recognized, high-acuity facility holding a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center designation and multiple quality and safety distinctions
• Gain experience in a dynamic cardiac and surgical step down unit utilizing advanced monitoring and therapeutic equipment