CVICU Registered Nurse
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

Registered Nurse - CVICU

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

Job Details

• Shift: Primarily P shift on Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Schedule: May include every other weekend; options for Fri-Sun contracts or 6 on/8 off schedules
• Floating: Required to float to ICU, Medical-Surgical (MS), and MS/Telemetry units
• Holiday Coverage: Required to work at least 50% of holidays during the contract
• Patient Acuity: Highest acuity patients with specialty equipment cared for by core staff
• Physical Demands: Active role requiring ambulation, reaching, and moving objects over 20 lbs
• Work Environment: Exposure to contagious illnesses; facility operates 24/7, 365 days/year
• Additional Requirements: Ability to work assigned shifts, take call, and work during inclement weather

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience within the last year
• Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: 7-year check required within 60 days of start, including alias, counties lived/worked, national and federal criminal searches, sex offender search, social security trace, and international checks if applicable
• Drug Testing: Negative 7-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Immunizations & Health Screening (must be current or initiated within 48 hours of signing):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or approved exemption)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer required; declinations no longer accepted for new candidates
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Fit Mask Test: Valid fit test within 1 year required (specific mask models accepted)
• Professional References: 2 professional references within last 2 years required
• Resume: Must include at least 7 years of employment history with no gaps over 30 days, education details, and contact information

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to work full term at assigned location
• Ability to work substantial portion of assigned shifts
• Ability to take call and work assigned weekends
• Ability to work at least 50% of holidays during contract

Physical & Work Environment Considerations

• Active role requiring physical stamina and ability to move heavy objects
• Exposure to contagious diseases
• Rotating shifts and work during inclement weather required

This position offers an opportunity for experienced ICU nurses, including first-time travel nurses, to work in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU setting with a supportive schedule and diverse patient care responsibilities.