Travel RN - Med/Surg - Wound/Ostomy Care

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Wound Care & Hyperbarics travel position in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of nursing experience and an active MO or compact RN license.Job Details• Hospital outpatient wound care and hyperbarics department setting,• Serves an average of 24-32 patients per day, including surgical, trauma, and chronic wounds such as pressure injuries, venous ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers,• 8-bed unit with a patient ratio of 8:1,• Equipment used includes Hoyer lift and cast saw/VAC,• EMR: Epic and iHeal,• Day shift: 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM,• 36 hours per week,• Weekends required as needed by the facility,• On-call required as needed by the facility,• Floating required as needed by the facility,• 15-week contract,Job Requirements• Active RN license - must be eligible for or currently licensed in Missouri (MO license or compact license accepted),• BLS certification from AHA only,• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience in the specialty,• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months,• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted),• Ability to stand and walk most of the shift, with significant bending, stooping, lifting, and turning of patients,• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs and pinch up to 15 lbs,Additional Information• Previous wound care experience is preferred,• Performs direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across all age groups,• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes,• High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids,• Black scrubs required,• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for assignments running November 1 - April 1; declinations are not accepted,• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed but must be made up during the assignment,• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but are subject to a reduced bill rate,• Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, they must either separate from the facility for a minimum of 1 year or transition to a facility outside the 50-mile radius,