Medical Surgical RN
Columbia, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 19 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position on a Trauma and General Surgery unit requiring a MO or compact RN license and at least 1.5 years of Med/Surg experience.

Details

• 28-bed Med/Surg unit focused on Trauma and General Surgery
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6
• Float required to adult MS Cluster and MS/Tele units
• Cerner charting preferred but not required

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS certification required, CMSRN preferred
• 1.5-2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral/PICC line management preferred
• Experience with chest tubes, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and non-invasive airway management preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and telemetry preferred
• Wound care/wound vac experience preferred
• Experience with ortho trauma, total joint replacement, and peripheral nerve block catheters preferred
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care preferred
• Experience with pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury care preferred
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy surgical specialties unit treating trauma and general surgery patients
• Must work 50% of holidays falling within the contract period
• Rotating shifts, weekend work, and work during inclement weather may be required
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Candidates residing within 50 miles are not eligible; those residing 51-74 miles away may be offered at a local rate
• Position is within a 24/7 healthcare facility with routine exposure to contagious illnesses
• Mandatory floating applies to all travelers, including potential Patient Observer/sitter duties