Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room in Springfield, MO

Job Title

Travel RN – Main Operating Room, Nights (4x10)

Location

Springfield, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Night Shift, 4x10 (Scheduled between 1900–0700) | 36 Weekly Guaranteed Hours | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care activities for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care and maintain professional accountability for provision of care.
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers and coordinate care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Function within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with established guidelines of nursing practice and the Missouri Nurse Practice Act.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license; must meet criteria for eligibility for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently licensed in Missouri.
• Minimum 2 years of Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma experience (teaching hospital experience will be considered).
• Experience as both a Scrub and OR Circulator.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only.
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted.
• Must be available for day shift orientation during the first week of assignment.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Level 1 Trauma experience with multiple years of OR practice.
• Experience with robotic-assisted surgery, including DaVinci systems.
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR.
• Highly motivated, self-starting personality with strong human relations and communication skills.

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity, Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center environment serving a diverse patient population ranging from outpatient to critical care inpatient.
• Join a recognized, award-winning facility known for safety, innovation, and excellence in cardiac, stroke, and surgical care.