CCU Registered Nurse
Columbia, Missouri
Landmark Hospital of Columbia

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CCU)

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work in a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting with patient ratios typically 1:5-6.
• Requires strong LTAC nursing skills including care for patients with tracheostomies, ventilators, and drips.
• Every Other Week (EOW) schedule.
• Local candidates considered same as travel.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Coronary Care Unit (CCU) experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Proficient in tracheostomy (trach) care.
• Skilled in ventilator (vent) management.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID).
• Background check within 1 year, including SS trace, county searches for last 7 years, nationwide sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Primary source verification of state license prior to start.
• NURSYS verification prior to start.
• Signed acknowledgment of facility safety and orientation manuals.
• Photo for badge (clear, plain background).
• Review and completion of facility-specific orientation, key policies, dress code, and onboarding forms.
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start.
• Fit testing for N95 mask within the past year (updated annually).
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap vaccine.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months prior to start (2nd PPD can be done onsite if needed).
  • TB questionnaire within 6 months prior to start.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions apply for candidates born before 1957).
  • Hepatitis B series, positive titer, or declination.
  • Varicella immunity (2 vaccines, positive titer, or history of chickenpox).
  • Drug screen within 12 months prior to start.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31).
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination.
• Two professional references within 3 years.
• Completed employment application and skills checklist.
• Missouri-specific electronic driver’s license search within 30 days prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Patient care involves managing complex LTAC patients with ventilators and tracheostomies.
• Night shift with 12-hour shifts, 3 times per week.
• Candidate must be prepared for higher patient ratios typical in LTAC settings.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with LTAC skills seeking a travel contract in Missouri with night shift availability.