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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 42-bed orthopaedic unit requiring 1 year of experience and MO or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 42-bed Medical Surgical unit at an orthopaedic institute
• Post-operative orthopaedic cases including trauma, ortho spine, medicine, and plastics patients
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• Day ratio 1:5-6, night ratio 1:6
• Every other weekend required
• Mandatory floating, including float assignments to MS/Tele units
• Cerner charting preferred

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I, teaching hospital, and LTAC experience preferred
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs

Additional Information

• Provide post-operative nursing care to orthopaedic, trauma, spine, medicine, and plastics patients
• Holiday coverage required for 50% of holidays occurring during the contract
• Facility operates 24/7/365 and may require work during inclement weather
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles are not eligible; those residing 51-74 miles away may be offered at a local rate
• Local candidates will not be eligible for contract extensions beyond the initial assignment
• 36 or 48 hour contract options available
• Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses