Med Surg Float RN
Columbia, Missouri
Missouri Orthopaedic Institute

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Columbia, Missouri Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Contract Options: 36 or 48 hour contracts available Unit: 42-bed unit Patient Population: Post-operative orthopaedic cases, trauma, ortho spine, medicine, plastics

Schedule and Staffing

• Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 19:00 to 07:30
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Ratio: Night 1:6
• Float: Floating required
• Weekends: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Holidays: 50% of holidays
• Other: Rotating shifts, holiday, and inclement weather work required
• Local Candidates: Accepted, but not eligible for extensions beyond the initial contract
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (provider card) or American Red Cross
• 1 year of Med Surg experience, obtained within the last year

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to work at the assigned location for the full contract term
• Ability to work the substantial time of the assigned shift
• Ability to take call
• Ability to work assigned weekends
• Ability to work at least 50% of holidays during the contract
• Ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG within 60 days of start
• Caregiver Screening: Missouri FCSR or Missouri Caregiver search on file within 60 days (one or the other, not both pending)
• Drug Screen: Negative 7-panel within 60 days of start
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON (QGold) or T-Spot within 1 year of start, or a true 2-step PPD within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations: Tdap within 10 years; proof of measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity; flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (10/01 to 03/31)
• Respirator Fit Test: Valid fit test required for clearance (3M 1870+, 1860R, 1860S, or 9205 within 1 year of start)
• Skills Checklist: Required, updated annually
• Competency Exam: Required as applicable to the specialty
• Work History: Resume covering at least 7 years of employment with no gap over 30 days
• References: 2 professional references within the last 2 years
• Photo: Required for badge (new candidates only)
• Other Forms: Certification of Employment Eligibility, New Hire Packet, and Access and Confidentiality Agreement within 60 days of start