Medical Surgical Float RN
Columbia, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float RN for a 24-bed adult overflow unit requiring at least 1 year of specialty experience and an active MO or Compact RN license.

Details

• Float position within the Medical Surgical service line at a teaching hospital
• Adult overflow unit servicing multiple admitting physician teams including Neurology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Cardiology, Orthopedics, and Oncology
• Cares for adult patients 16 and older with diagnoses including diabetes, CHF, COPD, renal disease, orthopedic fractures, and neurological deficits
• Patient ratios of 1:5-7
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00am-7:30pm
• Every other weekend required
• Mandatory floating to Med/Surg and Tele units
• Performs general floor care including IV therapy, lab draws, nasogastric tube care, wound care, and assists with bedside procedures and conscious sedation
• Charge duties required as needed
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience required in the specialty
• Previous travel experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line blood draws, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry preferred
• Wound care/wound vac experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred but not required
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs

Additional Information

• Works in a 24-hour, 365-day healthcare facility with routine exposure to patients with contagious illnesses
• 50% holiday coverage required on contract
• Rotating shifts and work during inclement weather may be required
• Floating is mandatory, including serving as a Patient Observer/Sitter when needed
• Local candidates residing 51-74 miles from the facility may be offered a local rate
• Candidates residing within 50 miles are not eligible for consideration
• Max RTO of 10 days, with none permitted during the first week due to orientation
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role