CCU Registered Nurse
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CCU

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 11 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule options include block scheduling: 6 days on, 8 days off, or every weekend Friday through Sunday.
• Required to work 50% of holidays.
• Floating assignments include ICU Cluster and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry units (ratio 1:4).
• Unit is an 18-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU/CVICU) caring for highest acuity patients with specialty equipment.
• Position requires physical activity including ambulating, reaching, and moving objects over 20 lbs.
• Exposure to patients with contagious illnesses is routine.
• Facility operates 24/7, 365 days a year; rotating shifts, holiday work, and work during inclement weather are required.
• Essential functions include ability to work full contract term, full shifts, take call, work assigned weekends, and at least half of holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including 1 year Level 1 Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) experience
• At least 1 year of recent Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position.
• Floating between ICU Cluster and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry units is required.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and be flexible with scheduling.
• Physical demands and exposure risks require adherence to safety protocols.
• Compliance with all background checks, immunizations, and credential verifications is mandatory prior to start.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac ICU environment with a supportive team and flexible scheduling options.