Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Facility: University of Missouri Hospital (Med-Surg Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• 24-bed max capacity med-surg unit focused on at-risk patients
• Secured unit with enhanced safety features: whole-unit video monitoring, ligature alarms, anti-barricade doors, badge-secured entrance
• Scheduling flexibility: every other weekend; 36 or 48 hours/week options can be discussed during interview

Required Documentation & Compliance

Identification & Employment Eligibility

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Valid Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation

Background Checks

• 7-year background check required within 60 days of start (includes alias search, counties lived/worked/school, national criminal, sex offender, social security trace, FACIS III/OFAC)
• International background check if traveled outside USA in last 7 years (exceptions for military on US ships not stationed abroad)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusions checks within 60 days of start
• Missouri-specific background searches (MO FCSR or MO Caregiver search) required within 60 days; candidate cannot start with both pending
• Facility may allow start with pending background checks on a case-by-case basis

Education Verification

• Verification of degree required within 1 year of start for certain specialties (e.g., Medical Lab Scientist, Histotechnician)
• Check specialty-specific requirements for others

Certifications Required (AHA or ARC Provider Cards unless otherwise noted)

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all RNs
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RNs in Cath Lab, CCU, CVICU, Endo/GI, ER, GI Lab, ICU, Interventional Radiology, L&D, MICU, Neuro ICU, PACU, SICU, Tele; also required for RRTs/CRTs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for ER, Pediatrics, PICU, and RRTs/CRTs
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for L&D, NICU, Postpartum, Nursery RNs, and RRTs/CRTs in NICU/PICU
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification): Required for Oncology (new requirement as of 3/28/25)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for all pre-start ER RNs as of 11/5/2024
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Required for L&D RNs, must be updated every 2 years
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required for Psych/Behavioral Health RNs (Blue Card, can be completed onsite if needed)

Allied & Specialty Certifications

• Verification of specialty certifications required within 60 days for allied health professionals (e.g., ARRT for CT Tech, ASCP for Histologic Technician, RRT for Respiratory Therapists, etc.)
• State license primary source verification required within 60 days for applicable roles (e.g., Pharmacy Tech, Med Lab Technician, Radiation Therapist)
• NURSYS verification required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 60 days

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, must be initiated within 48 hours of signing
• Fit Mask Test: Valid fit test within 1 year required (exceptions for some techs and EVS); failed fit tests require notification and tracking
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Required within 10 years or approved exemption (for candidates signed on or after 7/1/2023)
• TB Screening: Negative QGold, TSpot, or 2-step PPD within 1 year; positive TB requires chest x-ray and INH treatment documentation or facility-specific recommendation
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters may be needed if titer low; no declinations accepted, medical exemptions require facility approval
• Hepatitis B: Series or positive titer required for candidates signed on or after 7/1/2023; declinations no longer accepted without exemption
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if titer low; no declinations accepted, medical exemptions require facility approval
• Drug Testing: Negative 7-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (10/01 - 03/31) or approved medical/religious exemption with facility approval
• COVID-19 Vaccine: No longer required as of 11/21/2023

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams as applicable to specialty
• Core HIPAA and safety training (for subcontractors, signed Lotus HIPAA form or core testing acceptable)
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam for GI Lab RNs

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within last 2 years (required for non-clinical roles)
• Resume with minimum 7 years employment history, no gaps over 30 days, education details, and contact info
• Photo for badge (new candidates only)
• Facility-specific forms including confidentiality agreement, new hire packet, TB survey, flu exemption requests, and employment eligibility certification

Summary

This is a 13-week travel/contract Registered Nurse position on a secured med-surg unit specializing in at-risk patients. The role requires comprehensive background checks, multiple certifications (BLS mandatory, ACLS/PALS/NRP depending on unit), and up-to-date immunizations and health screenings. Candidates must comply with Missouri state-specific background and licensing requirements. The unit offers scheduling flexibility and enhanced safety features.