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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of experience, ACLS and PALS certification, and Level II trauma experience at a Level I trauma, stroke, and STEMI center.

Details

• Level I Trauma, Stroke, and STEMI Emergency Department with an integrated Pediatric ED
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Alternating weekends and holidays required
• Floating required between ED and ED Observation units
• Cerner charting system preferred
• 13 to 26 week contract lengths available, including 36 or 48 hour options

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required in hand (no pending licenses accepted)
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• CPI certification preferred; required for Behavioral Health RNs (can be pending at start and completed onsite)
• ATCN and TNCC certifications preferred
• 2 years of RN experience required, including 1 year in specialty
• Level II Trauma experience required; Level I Trauma experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted if they have Level I trauma experience
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and cardiac dysrhythmia management
• Experience with ABG interpretation, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ventilated patient care preferred
• Experience with neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury care preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Must be able to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across a combined adult and pediatric ED population
• Psych center is associated with the ED but does not require floating to that unit
• Floating is mandatory and may include serving as a Patient Observer (sitter) in other units
• Facility operates 24/7/365, requiring work during rotating shifts, holidays, and inclement weather
• 50% holiday coverage required on contract
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none permitted during the first week due to orientation
• Non-billable onboarding modules averaging 4-6 hours are completed during orientation and annually
• Local candidates accepted
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for consideration
• Candidates residing 51-74 miles away may be offered a local rate
• Local candidates are not eligible for contract extensions beyond the initial term
• Returning travelers within 18 months are not required to repeat re-orientation