Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of ED experience in a Level 1 or 2 trauma facility.

Details

• Evening shift position, 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
• 13-week assignment
• 68-bed Emergency Department in a busy urban trauma center
• Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center, Level 2 Stroke Center, and STEMI Center
• Routine patient ratio of 4:1, subject to change during surge or other circumstances
• Charting performed in Epic
• Weekends required as determined by the facility
• No float requirements
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for Missouri licensure or hold a current MO or compact state license
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA only), TNCC, and NIHSS (NIHSS must be obtained prior to start)
• Minimum 1 year of ED experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility, or minimum 2 years of ED experience in a Level 2 Trauma facility
• ED experience level and trauma setting must be clearly reflected on the resume
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs are not accepted
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift; must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs and pinch up to 15 lbs

Additional Information

• High-volume unit seeing 200+ patients per day; experience with trauma and pediatric cases is preferred
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius
• RTO of up to 5 days is permitted but must be made up during the assignment; RTO will not be approved during the first week of the assignment
• Only 1 holiday RTO request may be made per assignment
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Black scrubs required; jeans and unprofessional attire are not permitted
• Certifications must not be expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documentation of a scheduled renewal is provided

American Traveler Job ID #P-726377. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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