Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Missouri, Columbia

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Location: Columbia, Missouri
• Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma, Stroke, and STEMI Emergency Department with Pediatric ED inside
• Float: Yes, between ED and ED Observation units (Psych center associated but no float there)
• Shift Requirements: Rotating shifts, including holidays and every other weekend; must work at least 50% of holidays during contract
• Call: Ability to take call required
• Physical Demands: Active role requiring ambulating, reaching, and moving objects over 20 lbs
• Exposure: Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses
• Work Environment: 24/7 healthcare facility, work during inclement weather required

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Emergency Room (ER)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• Additional Notes: First-time travelers accepted if they have Level I trauma experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required (AHA or ARC provider card)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required (AHA or ARC provider card)
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required (AHA or ARC provider card)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for all pre-start ER RNs as of 11/5/2024
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Preferred (Blue Card) but not mandatory for this role
• Other certifications may be preferred depending on patient population but not required for this position

Required Licenses

• Registered Nurse License: Valid Missouri RN license required
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 60 days of start

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 60 days of start (including alias/all names, counties lived/worked/school, national and federal criminal searches, sex offender search, social security trace, and international background check if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusions checks required within 60 days of start
• Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) or Missouri Caregiver search must be on file within 60 days before starting (cannot start with both pending)
• Drug screening: Negative 7-panel drug test required within 60 days of start
• Photo ID and proof of eligibility to work required (I9, eVerify)
• Employment application and resume with at least 7 years of employment history (no gaps over 30 days) required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be initiated within 48 hours of signing)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (3M 1870+, 1860R, 1860S, or 9205 models)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or approved exemptions:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines
  • Hepatitis B series or positive/reactive titer (declinations no longer accepted for new candidates)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Drug testing: Negative 7-panel drug screen within 60 days of start

Job Functions and Expectations

• Ability to work full term at assigned location
• Ability to work full shift hours, assigned weekends, and holidays
• Ability to take call as needed

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience working with Pediatric patients