ICU Registered Nurse
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work every other weekend and 50% of holidays.
• Floating required primarily to Adult ICU Cluster; Med Surg as secondary assignment.
• Position is physically active: requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects over 20 lbs.
• Exposure to patients with contagious illnesses is routine.
• Facility operates 24/7, 365 days a year; rotating shifts, holiday work, and work during inclement weather required.
• Must be able to:

  • Work full term at assigned location.
  • Work substantial portion of assigned shifts.
  • Take call as needed.
  • Work assigned weekends and at least half of holidays during contract.
• No local candidates within 50 miles accepted.
• First-time travel nurses accepted if they have solid ICU experience in a large facility or academic center.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri.
• Minimum of 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications required:

  • Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Additional Information

• Orientation safety manual and HIPAA acknowledgment required.
• Photo for badge required for new candidates only (head and shoulders, neutral background, no filters).
• Must be able to work night shifts and meet physical demands of the role.
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers with strong ICU background are accepted.

Summary

This is a night-shift ICU RN travel contract in Columbia, Missouri, requiring solid ICU experience, Missouri RN licensure, and multiple certifications including BLS, ABLS, and ACLS. The role demands physical stamina, flexibility for floating assignments, and compliance with extensive background, health, and immunization requirements. Prior travel experience is not mandatory.