Med Surg RN
Columbia, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Medical Surgical RN for a secured, at-risk patient unit requiring 2+ years of experience and an active MO or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work in Integrated Medicine, a 24-bed max capacity med-surg unit focused on at-risk patients
• Unit features enhanced safety measures including whole-unit video monitoring, ligature alarms, anti-barricade doors, and badge-secured entrance
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM)
• Friday-Sunday block scheduling available, with 36 or 48 hour/week options discussed during interview
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Cerner charting system preferred but not required
• Mandatory floating required, including to MS/Tele units and as a Patient Observer (sitter)
• On-call responsibilities and weekend work required
• Rotating shifts, holiday coverage, and work during inclement weather required

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS certification required
• CPI (Blue Card) certification preferred; if required for Behavioral Health RNs, can be pending at start and completed onsite
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and oxygen administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and telemetry
• Experience with wound care, isolation precautions/PPE, and surgical drain management
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to at-risk medical-surgical patients in a secured unit environment
• Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses in a 24/7 healthcare facility
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate
• Candidates residing within 50 miles are not eligible; those 51-74 miles away may be offered at a local rate
• Local candidates are not eligible for extensions beyond the initial contract
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none permitted during the first week due to orientation
• Mandatory completion of orientation and annual training modules, averaging 4-6 hours
• Re-orientation not required if returning within 18 months
• Travelers may work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts (up to 9 months), followed by a mandatory 6-month break before returning in an agency capacity
• At least 50% holiday coverage required during the contract