Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Springfield, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

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

Location

Springfield, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Night Shift (19:00–07:00) | 13-Week Assignment | 36 or 48 Hours Per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for cardiac/thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, respiratory distress, alcohol withdrawal, and insulin drip patients
• Monitor and manage patients using specialized equipment including Philips monitors, chest tubes, arterial lines, wound vacs, pacer boxes, pacing wires, EKOS, Nicom, BiPAP, and Airvo
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and maintain professional accountability
• Float on a rotational basis to critical care cluster or med/surg units as required
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable nursing practice standards

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license; must be eligible for or currently hold licensure in the state of Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Step Down / PCU experience
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required November 1 through April 1 (declinations not accepted)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for cardiac and thoracic surgery or vascular surgery patient populations
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR
• Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative team player in a fast-paced clinical environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity, 26-bed step down unit with a 3:1 or 4:1 patient ratio at a recognized Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center with top CMS Star Ratings and nationally recognized cardiac care programs
• Springfield, MO offers a vibrant mix of cultural attractions, outdoor parks, local dining, breweries, and unique destinations — an excellent home base for your travel assignment

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