Medical Surgical RN
Columbia, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position on a secured at-risk patient unit requiring 2 years of experience and MO or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 24-bed max capacity Medical Surgical unit focused on at-risk patients
• Secured unit featuring whole-unit video monitoring, ligature alarms, anti-barricade doors, and a badge-secured entrance
• Night shift, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available, discussed during interview
• Every other weekend required
• Mandatory floating required, including as a Patient Observer (sitter) when needed
• MS units may float to MS/Tele
• Cerner charting system preferred but not required
• 1:5 patient ratio experience

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration, no pending licenses accepted
• BLS certification required
• CPI Blue Card required for Behavioral Health RNs (can be pending at start and completed onsite)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• Ability to work in a healthcare facility open 24/7, including rotating shifts, holidays, and during inclement weather

Additional Information

• Provide direct medical-surgical nursing care to an at-risk patient population within a secured unit
• Must be able to take call and work assigned weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Required to work at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract
• Local candidates residing within 51-74 miles may be offered a local rate; those within 50 miles are not eligible
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with no time off allowed during the first week due to orientation
• Re-orientation not required if returning within 18 months
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travelers may work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts (up to 9 months) before a mandatory 6-month break is required before returning to the facility