PICU RN
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

Registered Nurse – PICU

Overview

• Location: Columbia, Missouri
• Unit: General Pediatric ICU (PICU)
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Local candidates: Accepted, but not eligible for extensions beyond the initial contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Short contracts: 36- or 48-hour contracts available
• Shift: Night, 4x12 hours (19:00–7:30), 12 hours per day, 48 hours per week
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, plus holiday and inclement-weather work. Blocked schedule available (Fri, Sat, Sun or Sat, Sun, Mon). Schedule fits the needs of the unit.
• Experience: First-time travelers are welcome.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) experience
• PICU experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Appreciated, but not required

Not Required

• ACLS: Not required for PICU

Background and Clearances (within 60 days of start unless noted)

• Background check: 7-year background check, including criminal, sex offender, SSN trace, and OFAC/FACIS III searches. International background check required if the candidate has traveled outside the USA in the last 7 years.
• Exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, each run separately through the Exclusions site
• State checks: MO EDL search results (web version). MO FCSR or MO Caregiver search must be on file. Candidates cannot start with both pending.
• Drug screen: Negative 7-panel drug test; instant drug screen accepted; not updated annually
• Education verification: Not required for RNs
• Work history verification: Not required for candidates

Health and Immunizations

• TB: Negative QuantiFERON-Gold or T-Spot within 1 year of start, or a true 2-step PPD within 1 year of start; updated annually. Positive TB results require a chest X-ray and proof of INH treatment or a signed INH recommendation.
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start; not required annually
• Tdap: Within 10 years of start, or an approved facility religious or medical exemption (titers not accepted)
• Hepatitis B: 3-dose series or a positive titer. Declinations are not accepted for candidates who signed on or after 7/1/2023; a religious or medical exemption is subject to review.
• MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (at least 1 MMR after 1980). Declinations and religious exemptions are not accepted; medical exemptions are subject to facility review.
• Influenza: Vaccine or approved facility exemption required during flu season (10/01–03/31)
• Respirator fit test: Valid fit test within 1 year of start on a 3M 1870+, 1860R, 1860S, or 9205 mask; must be renewed annually. Fit tests are not done onsite.
• Skills checklist: Required and updated annually
• Competency exam: Required as applicable to the profession and specialty

Onboarding Documents

• Driver's license or state ID (photo ID required)
• Facility-specific photo for badge (new candidates only)
• E-Verify proof or attestation
• Certification of Employment Eligibility (completed within 60 days, after I-9/E-Verify)
• New hire packet
• Access and confidentiality agreement
• NHP TB survey
• Employment application or resume covering at least 7 years of work history, with no gap greater than 30 days