ER RN
Columbia, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a Level I trauma center with required ACLS and PALS certifications.

Details

• Level I trauma, stroke, and STEMI designated Emergency Department with a dedicated pediatric ED inside the unit
• Psych center is associated with the ED but staff will not float there
• Night shift, 4x12 hour shifts (18:45-07:15) with alternating weekends and holidays
• 13-26 week contract options, with 36 or 48 hour weekly scheduling available
• Mandatory floating between ED and ED Observation units
• Cerner charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; ATCN, CPI, and TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level II Trauma Center experience required; Level I Trauma and teaching hospital experience preferred
• First-time travelers will be considered if they have Level I trauma experience
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and cardiac dysrhythmia management required
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, ventilated patient care, and ABG interpretation preferred
• Experience with neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and ortho trauma care preferred
• Must be able to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• Must be able to work full shift, assigned weekends, call, and at least 50% of contract holidays

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across general adult/pediatric populations including trauma, cardiac, neurological, and orthopedic cases
• Work in a 24/7 healthcare facility with potential exposure to contagious illnesses
• Holiday coverage required for at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none allowed during the first week due to orientation
• Local candidates accepted, though not eligible for contract extensions beyond the initial term
• Candidates residing within 50 miles are not eligible to apply; those 51-74 miles away may be offered the local rate
• Travelers can work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts (up to 9 months) before a mandatory 6-month break is required before returning in an agency capacity
• Rotating shifts, holiday coverage, and work during inclement weather are required