Medical-Surgical Neuro Registered Nurse
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Neuro

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Floating required to Medical Surgical unit
• Stroke experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must have at least 1 year of nursing experience
• Active role requiring ambulation, reaching, and moving objects over 20 lbs
• Exposure to contagious illnesses possible
• Facility operates 24/7, 365 days a year
• Rotating shifts, holidays, and inclement weather work required
• Must be able to work full shifts, take call, work weekends, and at least 50% of holidays during contract

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Missouri
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC Provider card required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
  • NIH Stroke Certification preferred but not required
• Experience: Minimum 1 year nursing experience required (stroke experience specifically required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing over 20 lbs
• Exposure to contagious illnesses
• Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, and during inclement weather

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history and various federal/state exclusions
• Drug screening (7-panel negative within 60 days)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or approved exemption
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption (seasonal requirement)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer required
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer required
  • Tdap vaccination within 10 years or approved exemption
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Photo ID and state driver’s license or ID required
• Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) or Caregiver Background Screening required within 60 days
• NURSYS verification of RN license within 60 days
• Professional references (2 within last 2 years)
• Resume with 7 years employment history, no gaps over 30 days

Additional Notes

• Floating to Medical Surgical unit required
• Stroke experience mandatory
• Rotating shifts and holiday work expected
• First-time travelers welcome

This position offers a dynamic and challenging environment for RNs with stroke and medical-surgical neuro experience seeking travel assignments in Missouri.