Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Columbia, MO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Medical Surgical RN – Float Pool

Location

Columbia, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Expected 48 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Float across multiple Medical-Surgical units including Cardiology, Medicine, Orthopedics, Surgical, Neurology, and Oncology within a fast-paced 32-bed environment
• Manage a patient caseload of adults and geriatric populations; nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6 with the expectation of accepting up to 1:8 when operationally needed
• Perform IV insertion and manage PICC lines, central lines, and other vascular access devices
• Operate and monitor common unit equipment including IV pumps, telemetry, SCDs, PCA pumps, lifts, gait belts, and CO2 monitoring devices
• Provide orthopedic, medical-surgical, and oncology care including traction, CPM, epidural/PCA pumps, feeding tubes, and wound vac management
• Deliver airway management support including CPAP/BiPAP and trach care, and perform remote telemetry monitoring and tele interpretation

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri or compact eligibility
• Current CEU documentation required and must be submitted during the compliance process
• Demonstrated proficiency with IV insertion, PICC/central line management, and vascular device access and care
• Competency with traction, CPM, epidural/PCA pumps, feeding tubes, and wound vac
• Proficiency in remote telemetry monitoring and telemetry interpretation
• Competency in CPAP/BiPAP management and trach care

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a float pool or multi-unit setting
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patient populations across medical-surgical subspecialties including orthopedics, neurology, and oncology
• Familiarity with a high-acuity, fast-paced inpatient environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to build a broad clinical skill set by working across multiple specialty units within a well-established acute care facility
• Gain diverse experience in Medical-Surgical, Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Surgical, and Oncology nursing in a single contract role