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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work every other weekend
• Required to work 50% of holidays encountered during contract
• May be floated within the med-surg cluster
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Certifications required: BLS and ACLS

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC Provider card required for all RNs
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or ARC Provider card required
• 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 applicable RRTs/CRTs
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification): Required for Oncology (new requirement starting 3/28/25)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for all Pre-Start ER RNs starting 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)
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology and other profession-specific competency exams as applicable
• Core Parts I, II, III: Required for subcontractors (HIPAA and core testing)
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam: Required for GI Lab RNs

Licensure & Verification

• State license primary source verification required within 60 days of start
• NURSYS verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) required within 60 days
• Education verification as applicable
• 2 professional references within last 3 years required
• Resume must include 7 years of employment history with no gaps over 30 days

Background Checks & Registrations

• 7-year background check required within 60 days of start
• Must include alias/all names search, counties lived/worked/school, national and federal criminal searches, sex offender search, social security trace, FACIS III/OFAC
• International background check required if candidate traveled outside USA in last 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusions checks required within 60 days
• Missouri-specific background checks: MO FCSR or MO Caregiver search must be on file within 60 days before starting
• Time sensitive background check initiation within 48 hours of signing

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (initiate within 48 hours of signing)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series or titer, no declinations accepted after 7/1/2023)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or approved exemption)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (09/01 - 03/31)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required as of 11/21/2023

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (new candidates only)
• Access and Confidentiality Agreement signed prior to start
• Various facility-specific forms related to TB, flu exemptions, employment eligibility, and caregiver registration
• Fit mask test required annually (exceptions apply for some roles)

Additional Notes

• Must initiate all time-sensitive documents and screenings within 48 hours of signing contract
• Candidate must notify supervisor onsite if fit test is failed; restrictions apply for COVID patient care
• Resume and application must be complete and accurate; missing or incorrect information will delay processing
• Floating within med-surg cluster may be required

This position offers a structured contract with clear requirements for licensure, certifications, background checks, and health documentation, suitable for experienced RNs and first-time travel nurses.