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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical unit, requiring an active MO or Compact RN license and prior M/S experience.

Details

• Work on a 57-bed Medical Specialties unit servicing internal medicine patients with a wide range of diagnoses
• Unit features include video monitoring, sitter rooms, ceiling lifts, and bariatric rooms
• Charge nurse and supervisor on every shift
• Average patient ratios are 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights, with occasional increases to 1:6 days and 1:7 nights
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Mandatory floating to MS and MS/Tele units, including Patient Observer (sitter) duties
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• Cerner charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (MO or Compact) required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS certification required; CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience preferred, though 1.5 years may be considered for strong candidates
• Experience with patient ratios ranging from 1:4-7
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, port access, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and telemetry
• Respiratory care skills including oxygen administration, tracheostomy care, and ABG interpretation
• Wound care and isolation precaution experience required
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing over 20 lbs with or without accommodation

Additional Information

• Participate in mentorship and clinical preceptorship for peers and students
• Work in a 24/7 healthcare facility with routine exposure to patients with contagious illnesses
• Required to work 50% of holidays falling within the contract, including Thanksgiving and Christmas
• RTO not granted for holidays, though input is considered for holiday scheduling preferences
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none permitted during the first week due to orientation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted, though those within 50 miles are not eligible and those 51-74 miles qualify for a local rate
• Returning travelers do not require re-orientation if returning within 18 months
• Up to three consecutive 13-week contracts allowed, followed by a mandatory 6-month break before returning in an agency capacity