Med Surg RN
Columbia, MO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

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 – Surgical Specialties

Location

Columbia, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed surgical specialties unit managing a variety of cases including robotic hysterectomy, robotic prostatectomy, colon resection, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, bariatric surgery, leg revascularization, lower extremity amputation, and wound management
• Manage a patient assignment of up to 1:6 ratio on nights, with the ability and willingness to take up to 1:8 when needed
• Float between the surgical specialties unit and its sister orthopedic unit as required
• Administer and monitor common medications including IV antibiotics, pain control medications, nausea medications, Heparin, and Lovenox
• Operate common unit equipment including Alaris IV Pumps, CADD PCA, Bard Mini-Infusers, Pyxis, ceiling or EVA lift, and Wound Manager VAC
• Participate in care team rounds to support discharge planning and conduct bedside shift report

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Missouri (or compact eligibility)
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Most recent three assignments must include acute care Medical/Surgical experience in medium to large facilities — long-term care background does not qualify
• IV Insertion proficiency required
• PICC/Central Line Management required
• Vascular Device Access and Care required
• Willingness and ability to manage up to 8 patients when census demands

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with surgical specialty patient populations including bariatric, oncology, or vascular cases
• Familiarity with Alaris IV Pumps, CADD PCA, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience with wound management and VAC therapy
• Orthopedic nursing experience or comfort floating to an orthopedic unit

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, team-oriented surgical unit known for strong teamwork and structured care coordination through bedside shift report and interdisciplinary rounding
• Gain exposure to a diverse and high-acuity surgical caseload in a well-established acute care environment