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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level I trauma, Stroke, and STEMI center, requiring MO or compact RN licensure and ACLS/PALS certification.

Details

• Level I trauma, Stroke, and STEMI Emergency Department with a dedicated pediatric ED inside the unit
• Psychiatric center is associated with the ED but staff will not float there
• Night shift, 4x12 hours, 6:45pm-7:15am
• Alternating weekends and holidays required
• 13-26 week contract options available with 36 or 48 hour schedules
• Mandatory floating required 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
• First-time travelers accepted if they have Level I trauma experience
• Level II Trauma Center experience required; Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and managing cardiac dysrhythmias
• Experience with IV vasopressors, procedural sedation monitoring, and care of ventilated patients preferred
• Pediatric and ortho trauma experience preferred
• Experience with neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury preferred

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across adult, pediatric, and trauma patient populations
• Perform triage and apply isolation precautions/PPE as needed
• Respond to cardiac monitoring alerts and manage dysrhythmias
• Work in a 24/7 healthcare facility requiring rotating shifts, holidays, and inclement weather coverage
• Must be able to take call and work at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract
• CPI Blue Card required for Behavioral Health RNs and LCSWs, and can be completed onsite at no cost if pending at start
• Local candidates within 51-74 miles may be offered a local bill rate; those within 50 miles are not eligible
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none allowed during the first week due to orientation
• Travelers may work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts (or 9 months) before a mandatory 6-month break is required before returning in an agency capacity
• Re-orientation not required if returning within 18 months